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CVE-2022-41833: 
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In all BIG-IP 13.1.x versions, a vulnerability was identified where when an iRule containing the HTTP::collect command is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2022-41833 and was discovered and disclosed in October 2022 (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability specifically affects the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) component when certain iRule configurations are present. The issue occurs when an iRule containing the HTTP::collect command is configured on a virtual server (NVD).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM), potentially causing service disruption (CERT-FR).

Mitigation and workarounds

F5 has addressed this vulnerability in subsequent releases. The affected systems include BIG-IP (all modules) versions 13.1.x, and users are advised to upgrade to version 13.1.5.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability (CERT-FR).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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