#VU66140 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release in BIG-IP - CVE-2022-35240
Published: August 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66140
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35240
CWE-ID: CWE-404
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
BIG-IP
Software vendor:
F5 Networks
F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attaker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown or release the Message Routing (MR) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) profile is configured on a virtual server. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.