Vulnerability identifier: #VU62814
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-754
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling when an IPSec ALG profile is configured on a virtual server. A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic to the affected device and cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BIG-IP: 15.1.0 - 15.1.5, 14.1.0 - 14.1.4.4, 13.1.0 - 13.1.4.1
External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K06323049
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.