CVE-2022-41983
LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2022-41983 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. On specific hardware platforms, on BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, while Intel QAT (QuickAssist Technology) and the AES-GCM/CCM cipher is in use, undisclosed conditions can cause BIG-IP to send data unencrypted even with an SSL Profile applied.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On specific hardware platforms, on BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, while Intel QAT (QuickAssist Technology) and the AES-GCM/CCM cipher is in use, undisclosed conditions can cause BIG-IP to send data unencrypted even with an SSL Profile applied.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.1 |
Showing 50 of 76 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31523465Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31523465Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-41983?
On specific hardware platforms, on BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, while Intel QAT (QuickAssist Technology) and the AES-GCM/CCM cipher is in use, undisclosed conditions can cause BIG-IP to send data unencrypted even with an SSL Profile applied.
How severe is CVE-2022-41983?
CVE-2022-41983 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41983?
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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