CVE-2025-54805

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.28%

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CVE-2025-54805 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When an iRule is configured on a virtual server via the declarative API, upon re-instantiation, the cleanup process can cause an increase in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) memory resource utilization.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When an iRule is configured on a virtual server via the declarative API, upon re-instantiation, the cleanup process can cause an increase in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) memory resource utilization.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Next Cloud-Native Network Functions>= 1.1.0, <= 1.4.1
F5Big-Ip Next For Kubernetes2.0.0
F5Big-Ip Next Service Proxy For Kubernetes>= 1.7.0, <= 1.9.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54805?
When an iRule is configured on a virtual server via the declarative API, upon re-instantiation, the cleanup process can cause an increase in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) memory resource utilization.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2025-54805?
CVE-2025-54805 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54805?
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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Source: NVD / NIST