CVE-2026-41227

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified

CVE-2026-41227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. On an HTTP/2 virtual server with Layer 7 DoS Protection configured, undisclosed traffic can result in an increase in memory consumption causing the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On an HTTP/2 virtual server with Layer 7 DoS Protection configured, undisclosed traffic can result in an increase in memory consumption causing the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3
F5Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1
F5Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3
F5Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1
F5Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6
F5Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41227?
On an HTTP/2 virtual server with Layer 7 DoS Protection configured, undisclosed traffic can result in an increase in memory consumption causing the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2026-41227?
CVE-2026-41227 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41227?
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