CVE-2018-5510

Name: CVE-2018-5510
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-13T13:29:00.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5510 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On F5 BIG-IP 11.5.4 HF4-11.5.5, the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may restart when processing a specific sequence of packets on IPv6 virtual servers.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On F5 BIG-IP 11.5.4 HF4-11.5.5, the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may restart when processing a specific sequence of packets on IPv6 virtual servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.1th 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	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Analytics	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Analytics	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Application Security Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Application Security Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Edge Gateway	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Edge Gateway	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Link Controller	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Link Controller	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Webaccelerator	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Webaccelerator	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Websafe	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Websafe	11.5.5
F5	Big-Ip Domain Name System	11.5.4
F5	Big-Ip Domain Name System	11.5.5

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K77671456Vendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K77671456Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5510?

On F5 BIG-IP 11.5.4 HF4-11.5.5, the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may restart when processing a specific sequence of packets on IPv6 virtual servers.

How severe is CVE-2018-5510?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5510 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5510?

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-2018-5510?

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Source: NVD / NIST