CVE-2017-6162
UnknownEPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2017-6162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Edge Gateway, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, Websafe software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.0 to 11.5.4, 11.2.1, in some cases TMM may crash when processing TCP traffic. This vulnerability affects TMM via a virtual server configured with TCP profile. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Edge Gateway, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, Websafe software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.0 to 11.5.4, 11.2.1, in some cases TMM may crash when processing TCP traffic. This vulnerability affects TMM via a virtual server configured with TCP profile. Traffic processing is disrupted while Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) restarts. If the affected BIG-IP system is configured to be part of a device group, it will trigger a failover to the peer device.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.2.1 |
| 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 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 1.0.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13421245Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13421245Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6162?
In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Edge Gateway, GTM, Link Controller, PEM, Websafe software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.0 to 11.5.4, 11.2.1, in some cases TMM may crash when processing TCP traffic. This vulnerability affects TMM via a virtual server configured with TCP profile. Traffic processing is disrupted while Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) restarts. If the affected BIG-IP system is configured to be part of a device group, it will trigger a failover to the peer device.
How severe is CVE-2017-6162?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6162?
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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