Vulnerability Description
On version 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, and 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, when the brute force protection feature of BIG-IP Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM is enabled on a virtual server and the virtual server is under brute force attack, the MySQL database may run out of disk space due to lack of row limit on undisclosed tables in the MYSQL database. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K36942191Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K36942191Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23053?
CVE-2021-23053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). On version 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, and 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, when the brute force protection feature of BIG-IP Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM is enabled on a virtual server and the...
How severe is CVE-2021-23053?
CVE-2021-23053 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23053?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager.