Vulnerability Description
In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, PSM software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.0 to 11.5.4, when a virtual server uses the standard configuration of HTTP/2 or SPDY profile with Client SSL profile, and the client initiates a number of concurrent streams beyond the advertised limit can cause a disruption of service. Remote client initiating stream beyond the advertised limit can cause a disruption of service. The Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) data plane is exposed to this issue; the control plane is not exposed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.4.0, <= 11.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.4.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.4.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Protocol Security Module | <= 11.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101606Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K22541983Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101606Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K22541983Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6163?
CVE-2017-6163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, PSM software version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2, 11.6.0 to 11.6.1, 11.4.0 to 11.5.4, when a virtual server uses the standard configuration of HTTP/2 o...
How severe is CVE-2017-6163?
CVE-2017-6163 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-2017-6163?
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.