CVE-2018-5510
UnknownEPSS 1.05%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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