Improper input validation in F5 Big-ip_access_policy_manager
CVE-2016-9249
An undisclosed traffic pattern received by a BIG-IP Virtual Server with TCP Fast Open enabled may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to restart, resulting in a Denial-of-Service (DoS).
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.008 (74.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- F5 Big-ip_access_policy_manager — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_analytics — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_application_acceleration_manager — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_application_security_manager — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_domain_name_system — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_link_controller — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_local_traffic_manager — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
- F5 Big-ip_websafe — versions 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- f5sirt@f5.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- f5sirt@f5.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- f5sirt@f5.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9249?
- CVE-2016-9249 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip_access_policy_manager, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-01-31.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9249?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.