CVE-2022-23023
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23023 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP version 16.1.x before 16.1.2.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.5, and all versions of 13.1.x and 12.1.x, and BIG-IQ all versions of 8.x and 7.x, undisclosed requests by an authenticated iControl REST user can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP version 16.1.x before 16.1.2.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.5, and all versions of 13.1.x and 12.1.x, and BIG-IQ all versions of 8.x and 7.x, undisclosed requests by an authenticated iControl REST user can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.2 |
Showing 50 of 72 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11742742Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11742742Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23023?
On BIG-IP version 16.1.x before 16.1.2.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.5, and all versions of 13.1.x and 12.1.x, and BIG-IQ all versions of 8.x and 7.x, undisclosed requests by an authenticated iControl REST user can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2022-23023?
CVE-2022-23023 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23023?
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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