F5 BIG-IP Next SPK API Call allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in F5 BIG-IP Next SPK, BIG-IP Next CNF and BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes. This impacts an unknown function of the component API Call Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-55670. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in F5 BIG-IP Next SPK, BIG-IP Next CNF and BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes (version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component API Call Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

On BIG-IP Next CNF, BIG-IP Next SPK, and BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes systems, repeated undisclosed API calls can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

The advisory is available at my.f5.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-55670 since 10/04/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/04/2025 CVE reserved
10/15/2025 +11 days Advisory disclosed
10/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: K000154614
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-55670 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55670
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328678

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2025 16:06
Changes: 10/15/2025 16:06 (74)
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Cache ID: 216:9EF:103

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