CVE-2017-6150

Name: CVE-2017-6150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-01T16:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6150 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Under certain conditions for F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, using FastL4 profiles, when the Reassemble IP Fragments option is disabled (default), some specific large fragmented packets may restart the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Under certain conditions for F5 BIG-IP systems 13.0.0 or 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, using FastL4 profiles, when the Reassemble IP Fragments option is disabled (default), some specific large fragmented packets may restart the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Analytics	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Analytics	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Application Security Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Application Security Manager	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Dns	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Dns	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Link Controller	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Link Controller	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	13.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Websafe	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3.1
F5	Big-Ip Websafe	13.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K62712037Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K62712037Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6150?

How severe is CVE-2017-6150?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6150 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6150?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-6150?

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Source: NVD / NIST