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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2021-23044

On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, when the Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) compres...

Vulnerability Description

On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, when the Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) compression driver is used on affected BIG-IP hardware and BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) platforms, undisclosed traffic 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

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-23044?

CVE-2021-23044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). On BIG-IP version 16.x before 16.1.0, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, when the Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) compres...

How severe is CVE-2021-23044?

CVE-2021-23044 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-2021-23044?

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.