BIG-IP

CVE-2023-22422: HTTP profile vulnerability

On BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2 and 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, when a HTTP profile with the non-default Enforcement options of Enforce HTTP Compliance and Unknown Methods: Reject are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.5
EPSS0.63%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
BIG-IP 17.017.0.0.2 or later
BIG-IP 16.116.1.3.3 or later

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What it is

On BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2 and 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, when a HTTP profile with the non-default Enforcement options of Enforce HTTP Compliance and Unknown Methods: Reject are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Sources

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