BIG-IP
CVE-2026-39455: BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerability
When the BIG-IP Configuration utility is configured to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication, undisclosed traffic can cause the httpd process to exhaust the available file descriptors.
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 21.1 | Not affected |
| BIG-IP 21.0 | 21.0.0.2 or later |
| BIG-IP 17.5 | 17.5.1.6 or later |
| BIG-IP 17.1 | 17.1.3.2 or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | * or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
When the BIG-IP Configuration utility is configured to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication, undisclosed traffic can cause the httpd process to exhaust the available file descriptors. 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.