Vulnerability Description
Virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 11.2.1 HF11 through HF15, 11.4.1 HF4 through HF10, 11.5.3 through 11.5.4, 11.6.0 HF5 through HF7, and 12.0.0, when configured with a TCP profile, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Traffic Management Microkernel restart) via crafted network traffic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Protocol Security Module | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Wan Optimization Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 11.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 11.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 11.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92670Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036624Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/k/19/sol19784568.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92670Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036624Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/k/19/sol19784568.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5023?
CVE-2016-5023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 11.2.1 HF11 through HF15, 11.4.1 HF4 through HF10, 11.5.3 through 11.5.4, 11.6.0 HF5 through HF7, and 12.0.0, when configured with a TCP profile, allow remote atta...
How severe is CVE-2016-5023?
CVE-2016-5023 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Edge Gateway, F5 Big-Ip Protocol Security Module, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager.