CVE-2017-6138: f5 networks, inc. big-ip ltm, aam, afm, analytics, apm, asm, dns, gtm, link controller, pem, websafe Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-6138 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip ltm, aam, afm, analytics, apm, asm, dns, gtm, link controller, pem, websafe. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 21-12-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, GTM, Link Controller, PEM and WebSafe software version 13.0.0 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can cause the TMM to restart. The issue is exposed with BIG-IP APM profiles, regardless of settings. The issue is also exposed with the non-default "normalize URI" configuration options used in iRules and/or BIG-IP LTM policies.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.58%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
75%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.58% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F511 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.2 | 13.0.0
- big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.2 | 13.0.0
- big-ip_analytics≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.2 | 13.0.0
- big-ip_application_acceleration_manager≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.2 | 13.0.0
- big-ip_application_security_manager≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.2 | 13.0.0
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- big-ip ltm, aam, afm, analytics, apm, asm, dns, gtm, link controller, pem, websafe13.0.0 | 12.1.0 - 12.1.2
2 vendors · 12 products