CVE-2016-5024 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

Virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 11.6.1 before 11.6.1 HF1 and 12.1.x before 12.1.2, when configured to parse RADIUS messages via an iRule, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Traffic Management Microkernel restart) via crafted network traffic.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Analytics	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Application Security Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Domain Name System	12.1.0
F5	Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Link Controller	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.6.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037510Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/#/article/K92859602Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037510Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/#/article/K92859602Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5024?

CVE-2016-5024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 11.6.1 before 11.6.1 HF1 and 12.1.x before 12.1.2, when configured to parse RADIUS messages via an iRule, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Traf...

How severe is CVE-2016-5024?

CVE-2016-5024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5024?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.