F5 BIG-IP Virtual Server up to 11.6.2/12.1.3/13.0.0 Traffic Management Microkernel input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in F5 BIG-IP Virtual Server up to 11.6.2/12.1.3/13.0.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Traffic Management Microkernel. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-6169. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in F5 BIG-IP Virtual Server up to 11.6.2/12.1.3/13.0.0 (Firewall Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Traffic Management Microkernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.

The bug was discovered 02/06/2018. The weakness was disclosed 02/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at support.f5.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-6169 since 02/21/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118652 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : F5 BIG-IP TMM vulnerability (K31404801)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family F5 Networks Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (118652). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 118652
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : F5 BIG-IP TMM vulnerability (K31404801)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/21/2017 🔍
02/05/2018 +349 days 🔍
02/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
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02/06/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/02/2018 +269 days 🔍
02/03/2023 +1554 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: K31404801
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-6169 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6169
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112857
SecurityTracker: 1040332

Entryinfo

Created: 02/06/2018 18:55
Updated: 02/03/2023 15:37
Changes: 02/06/2018 18:55 (58), 01/01/2020 19:54 (9), 02/02/2021 15:59 (3), 02/03/2023 15:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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