CVE-2017-6160

Description

In F5 BIG-IP AAM and PEM software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.1, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.1 to 11.5.4, a remote attacker may create maliciously crafted HTTP request to cause Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to restart and temporarily fail to process traffic. This issue is exposed on virtual servers using a Policy Enforcement profile or a Web Acceleration profile. Systems that do not have BIG-IP AAM module provisioned are not vulnerable. The Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may restart and temporarily fail to process traffic. Systems that do not have BIG-IP AAM or PEM module provisioned are not vulnerable.

5.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.59% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory f5.com

Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP AAM, PEM

References

Link	Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K19430431	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039670	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101632	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6160?: CVE-2017-6160 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6160?: To fix CVE-2017-6160, 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-2017-6160 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-6160 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6160?: CVE-2017-6160 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP AAM, PEM.

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