CVE-2017-6139

Name: CVE-2017-6139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-21T17:29:00.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6139 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In F5 BIG-IP APM software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.2, under rare conditions, the BIG-IP APM system appends log details when responding to client requests. Details in the log file can vary; customers running debug mode logging with BIG-IP APM are at highest risk.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In F5 BIG-IP APM software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.2, under rare conditions, the BIG-IP APM system appends log details when responding to client requests. Details in the log file can vary; customers running debug mode logging with BIG-IP APM are at highest risk.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	12.1.2
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	13.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106186
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040055Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K45432295Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106186
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040055Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K45432295Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6139?

How severe is CVE-2017-6139?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6139 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6139?

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