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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-28706
CVE-2022-28706:
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2 and 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, when the DNS resolver configuration is used, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability affects F5 BIG-IP systems running versions 16.1.x before 16.1.2 and 15.1.x before 15.1.5.1. The issue specifically involves the DNS resolver configuration and can lead to TMM termination when processing certain requests (MITRE CVE).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate, potentially leading to service disruption on affected F5 BIG-IP systems (MITRE CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in F5 BIG-IP versions 16.1.2 and 15.1.5.1. Users should upgrade to these or later versions to mitigate the issue (MITRE CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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