CVE-2022-23029
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, when a FastL4 profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic 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 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, when a FastL4 profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Web Application Firewall | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Analytics | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Security Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Domain Name System | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Fraud Protection Service | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 Global Traffic Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| 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 |
Showing 50 of 70 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K50343028Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K50343028Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23029?
On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.4.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, and all versions of 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, when a FastL4 profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic 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-2022-23029?
CVE-2022-23029 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23029?
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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