CVE-2017-6163

Description

In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, PSM software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.0 to 11.5.4, when a virtual server uses the standard configuration of HTTP/2 or SPDY profile with Client SSL profile, and the client initiates a number of concurrent streams beyond the advertised limit can cause a disruption of service. Remote client initiating stream beyond the advertised limit can cause a disruption of service. The Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) data plane is exposed to this issue; the control plane is not exposed.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.52% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, PSM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039671 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101606 third party advisory vdb entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K22541983 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6163?
CVE-2017-6163 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6163?
To fix CVE-2017-6163, 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-2017-6163 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-6163 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6163?
CVE-2017-6163 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, PSM.
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