Vulnerability Description
In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and WebSafe software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can cause the TMM to restart. The issue is exposed with BIG-IP APM profiles, regardless of settings. The issue is also exposed with the non-default "normalize URI" configuration options used in iRules and/or BIG-IP LTM policies.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Dns | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040051Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34514540Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040051Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34514540Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6138?
CVE-2017-6138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and WebSafe software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile...
How severe is CVE-2017-6138?
CVE-2017-6138 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-2017-6138?
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.