BIG-IP
CVE-2024-28889: BIG-IP SSL vulnerability
When an SSL profile with alert timeout is configured with a non-default value on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic along with conditions beyond the attacker's control can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| BIG-IP 17.1 | 17.1.1.3 or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | 16.1.4.3 or later |
| BIG-IP 15.1 | 15.1.10.4 or later |
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What it is
When an SSL profile with alert timeout is configured with a non-default value on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic along with conditions beyond the attacker's control can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.