CVE-2017-6169 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040332Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31404801Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040332Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31404801Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6169?

CVE-2017-6169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it ...

How severe is CVE-2017-6169?

CVE-2017-6169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6169?

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