BIG-IP
CVE-2025-24312: BIG-IP AFM vulnerability
When BIG-IP AFM is provisioned with IPS module enabled and protocol inspection profile is configured on a virtual server or firewall rule or policy, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.
Published
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| BIG-IP 17.1 | 17.1.2 or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | Hotfix-BIGIP-16.1.5.2.0.7.5-ENG.iso or later |
| BIG-IP 15.1 | Hotfix-BIGIP-15.1.10.6.0.11.6-ENG.iso or later |
| BIG-IP Next CNF 1.1 | 1.4.0 or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
When BIG-IP AFM is provisioned with IPS module enabled and protocol inspection profile is configured on a virtual server or firewall rule or policy, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.
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.