Vulnerability Description
When an HTTP profile with the Enforce RFC Compliance option is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests 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 | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Next Cloud-Native Network Functions | >= 1.1.0, < 1.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Next Service Proxy For Kubernetes | >= 1.7.0, < 1.7.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139571Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-36557?
CVE-2025-36557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When an HTTP profile with the Enforce RFC Compliance option is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software vers...
How severe is CVE-2025-36557?
CVE-2025-36557 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-2025-36557?
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.