Vulnerability Description
F5 BIG-IP 13.0.0-13.1.0.5, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, or 11.6.0-11.6.3.1 virtual servers with HTTP/2 profiles enabled are vulnerable to "HPACK Bomb".
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104908Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K45611803Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104908Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K45611803Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5530?
CVE-2018-5530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). F5 BIG-IP 13.0.0-13.1.0.5, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, or 11.6.0-11.6.3.1 virtual servers with HTTP/2 profiles enabled are vulnerable to "HPACK Bomb".
How severe is CVE-2018-5530?
CVE-2018-5530 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-2018-5530?
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 Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.