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CVE-2022-35245: 
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-35245 is a vulnerability affecting F5's BIG-IP systems when configured with APM access policy on a virtual server. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in July 2022, affecting multiple versions of BIG-IP including versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.6.1, and 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1 (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability involves the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) component of BIG-IP systems. When specific undisclosed traffic patterns are directed at a virtual server with an APM access policy configuration, it can cause the TMM to terminate (NVD).

Impact

The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for denial of service conditions, as the termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) can disrupt the normal operation of the BIG-IP system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

F5 has released patched versions to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to versions 16.1.3.1, 15.1.6.1, or 14.1.5.1 or later, depending on their current version track. Systems that have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated for this vulnerability (CVE Mitre).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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