Vulnerability Description
On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.2.8, and all versions of 13.1.x and 12.1.x, when IPSec is configured on a BIG-IP system, undisclosed requests from an authorized remote (IPSec) peer, which already has a negotiated Security Association, can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K66782293MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K66782293MitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23039?
CVE-2021-23039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.2.8, and all versions of 13.1.x and 12.1.x, when IPSec is configured on a BIG-IP system, undisclosed requests from an author...
How severe is CVE-2021-23039?
CVE-2021-23039 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-2021-23039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager.