CVE-2018-5505
UnknownEPSS 2.13%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On F5 BIG-IP versions 13.1.0 - 13.1.0.3, when ASM and AVR are both provisioned, TMM may restart while processing DNS requests when the virtual server is configured with a DNS profile and the Protocol setting is set to TCP.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On F5 BIG-IP versions 13.1.0 - 13.1.0.3, when ASM and AVR are both provisioned, TMM may restart while processing DNS requests when the virtual server is configured with a DNS profile and the Protocol setting is set to TCP.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.0.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103505Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23520761Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103505Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23520761Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5505?
On F5 BIG-IP versions 13.1.0 - 13.1.0.3, when ASM and AVR are both provisioned, TMM may restart while processing DNS requests when the virtual server is configured with a DNS profile and the Protocol setting is set to TCP.
How severe is CVE-2018-5505?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5505?
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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