QID 378089

Date Published: 2023-03-22

QID 378089: F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition Vulnerability (K24572686)

When FastL4 profile is configured on a virtual server in BIG-IP Virtual Edition, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. (CVE-2023-23555)

Vulnerable Component: BIG-IP (All Modules)

Affected Versions:
15.1.4 - 15.1.7
14.1.5

QID Detection Logic(Authenticated):
This QID checks for the vulnerable versions of F5 BIG-IP devices using the tmsh command.

Traffic is disrupted while the TMM process restarts. This vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) on the BIG-IP system. There is no control plane exposure; this is a data plane issue only.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.1 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to K24572686 for more information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    K24572686 URL Logo my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K24572686