CVE-2017-6138

Description

In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and WebSafe software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can cause the TMM to restart. The issue is exposed with BIG-IP APM profiles, regardless of settings. The issue is also exposed with the non-default "normalize URI" configuration options used in iRules and/or BIG-IP LTM policies.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.66% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040051 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34514540 issue tracking vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6138?
CVE-2017-6138 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6138?
To fix CVE-2017-6138, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6138 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6138 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6138?
CVE-2017-6138 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe.
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