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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2017-6153

Features in F5 BIG-IP 13.0.0-13.1.0.3, 12.1.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1 system that utilizes inflate functionality directly, via an iRule, or via the inflate code from PEM mo...

Vulnerability Description

Features in F5 BIG-IP 13.0.0-13.1.0.3, 12.1.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1 system that utilizes inflate functionality directly, via an iRule, or via the inflate code from PEM module are subjected to a service disruption via a "Zip Bomb" attack.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Edge Gateway>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6153?

CVE-2017-6153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Features in F5 BIG-IP 13.0.0-13.1.0.3, 12.1.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1 system that utilizes inflate functionality directly, via an iRule, or via the inflate code from PEM mo...

How severe is CVE-2017-6153?

CVE-2017-6153 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6153?

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