Vulnerability Description
Responses to SOCKS proxy requests made through F5 BIG-IP version 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.1-11.6.2, or 11.5.1-11.5.5 may cause a disruption of services provided by TMM. The data plane is impacted and exposed only when a SOCKS proxy profile is attached to a Virtual Server. The control plane is not impacted by this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55225440Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55225440Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6148?
CVE-2017-6148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Responses to SOCKS proxy requests made through F5 BIG-IP version 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.1-11.6.2, or 11.5.1-11.5.5 may cause a disruption of services provided by TMM. The data plane is impacted...
How severe is CVE-2017-6148?
CVE-2017-6148 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-2017-6148?
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 Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager.