CVE-2016-5745

Name: CVE-2016-5745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T16:59:03.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5745 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. F5 BIG-IP LTM systems 11.x before 11.2.1 HF16, 11.3.x, 11.4.x before 11.4.1 HF11, 11.5.0, 11.5.1 before HF11, 11.5.2, 11.5.3, 11.5.4 before HF2, 11.6.0 before HF8, 11.6.1 before HF1, 12.0.0 before HF4, and 12.1.0 before HF2 allow remote attackers to modify or extract system configuration files via vectors involving NAT64.. EPSS estimates a 4.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

F5 BIG-IP LTM systems 11.x before 11.2.1 HF16, 11.3.x, 11.4.x before 11.4.1 HF11, 11.5.0, 11.5.1 before HF11, 11.5.2, 11.5.3, 11.5.4 before HF2, 11.6.0 before HF8, 11.6.1 before HF1, 12.0.0 before HF4, and 12.1.0 before HF2 allow remote attackers to modify or extract system configuration files via vectors involving NAT64.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.76%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.1.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.2.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.2.1
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.3.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.4.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.4.1
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.5.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.5.1
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.5.3
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.6.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	12.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	12.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94240
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036927Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/k/64/sol64743453.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94240
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036927Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/k/64/sol64743453.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5745?

How severe is CVE-2016-5745?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5745 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5745?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST