CVE-2018-5501
UnknownEPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In some circumstances, on F5 BIG-IP systems running 13.0.0, 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, any 11.6.x or 11.5.x release, or 11.2.1, TCP DNS profile allows excessive buffering due to lack of flow control.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In some circumstances, on F5 BIG-IP systems running 13.0.0, 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, any 11.6.x or 11.5.x release, or 11.2.1, TCP DNS profile allows excessive buffering due to lack of flow control.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Dns | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Dns | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Dns | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Dns | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Dns | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 13.0.0 |
Showing 50 of 65 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103211Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K44200194Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103211Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K44200194Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5501?
In some circumstances, on F5 BIG-IP systems running 13.0.0, 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, any 11.6.x or 11.5.x release, or 11.2.1, TCP DNS profile allows excessive buffering due to lack of flow control.
How severe is CVE-2018-5501?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5501 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5501?
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-2018-5501?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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