Vulnerability in F5 Big-Ip
CVE-2024-28889
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.
EPSS: 0.004 (36.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- F5 Big-ip — versions 17.1.0, 16.1.2.1, 15.1.5
- 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_automation_toolchain
- F5 Big-ip_carrier-grade_nat
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- f5sirt@f5.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28889?
- CVE-2024-28889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-Ip, classified under CWE-825. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2024-05-08.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28889?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-28889 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.