Vulnerability Description
On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.0.5 and 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, Malformed http requests made to an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint can lead to infinite loop of the restjavad process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109106Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K67825238Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K67825238?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109106Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K67825238Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K67825238?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-6638?
CVE-2019-6638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.0.5 and 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, Malformed http requests made to an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint can lead to infinite loop of the restjavad process.
How severe is CVE-2019-6638?
CVE-2019-6638 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6638?
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.