CVE-2017-6160 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

In F5 BIG-IP AAM and PEM software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.1, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.1 to 11.5.4, a remote attacker may create maliciously crafted HTTP request to cause Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to restart and temporarily fail to process traffic. This issue is exposed on virtual servers using a Policy Enforcement profile or a Web Acceleration profile. Systems that do not have BIG-IP AAM module provisioned are not vulnerable. The Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may restart and temporarily fail to process traffic. Systems that do not have BIG-IP AAM or PEM module provisioned are not vulnerable.

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 Application Acceleration Manager	11.4.0
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101632Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039670Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K19430431Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101632Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039670Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K19430431Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6160?

CVE-2017-6160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In F5 BIG-IP AAM and PEM software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.1, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.1 to 11.5.4, a remote attacker may create maliciously crafted HTTP request to cause Traffic Management Microkernel (T...

How severe is CVE-2017-6160?

CVE-2017-6160 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-2017-6160?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager.