CVE-2018-5503

Description

On F5 BIG-IP versions 13.0.0 - 13.1.0.3 or 12.0.0 - 12.1.3.1, TMM may restart when processing a specifically crafted page through a virtual server with an associated PEM policy that has content insertion as an action.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP (PEM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040560 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54562183 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5503?
CVE-2018-5503 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5503?
To fix CVE-2018-5503, 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-2018-5503 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5503 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-2018-5503?
CVE-2018-5503 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP (PEM).
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