Vulnerability in F5 Big-Ip
CVE-2022-41983
On specific hardware platforms, on BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, while Intel QAT (QuickAssist Technology) and the AES-GCM/CCM cipher is in use, undisclosed conditions can cause BIG-IP to send data unencrypted even with an SSL Profile applied.
EPSS: 0.002 (16.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.7 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- F5 Big-ip — versions 17.0.0, 16.1.x, 15.1.x
- F5 Big-ip_access_policy_manager
- F5 Big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager
- F5 Big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall
- F5 Big-ip_analytics
- F5 Big-ip_application_acceleration_manager
- F5 Big-ip_application_security_manager
- F5 Big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting
- F5 Big-ip_carrier-grade_nat
- F5 Big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- f5sirt@f5.com (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-41983?
- CVE-2022-41983 is a low-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-Ip, classified under Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. CVSS score: 3.7/10. Published 2022-10-19.
- How severe is CVE-2022-41983?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.7 out of 10.