F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition up to 16.1.1 Traffic Management Microkernel denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition up to 16.1.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Traffic Management Microkernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-23044. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition up to 16.1.1 (Firewall Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Traffic Management Microkernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/26/2021 as K35408374. The advisory is shared for download at support.f5.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-23044. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 13.1.4.1, 14.1.4.2, 15.1.3.1 or 16.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BIG-IP Virtual Edition 13.1.4.1/14.1.4.2/15.1.3.1/16.1.0

Timelineinfo

01/06/2021 🔍
08/26/2021 +231 days 🔍
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08/29/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: K35408374
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-23044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-23044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-181552

Entryinfo

Created: 08/26/2021 17:01
Updated: 08/29/2021 20:50
Changes: 08/26/2021 17:01 (40), 08/29/2021 20:50 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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