BIG-IP

CVE-2024-23979: BIG-IP SSL Client Certificate LDAP and CRLDP Authentication profiles vulnerability

When SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.5
EPSS0.34%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
BIG-IP 17.117.1.1 or later
BIG-IP 16.116.1.4 or later
BIG-IP 15.115.1.9 or later

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What it is

When SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.

Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Sources

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