CVE-2017-6141

Description

In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, and WebSafe 12.1.0 through 12.1.2, certain values in a TLS abbreviated handshake when using a client SSL profile with the Session Ticket option enabled may cause disruption of service to the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM). The Session Ticket option is disabled by default.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.65%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K21154730 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6141?
CVE-2017-6141 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6141?
To fix CVE-2017-6141, 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-2017-6141 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6141 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-2017-6141?
CVE-2017-6141 affects F5 Networks, Inc. F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe.
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