CVE-2017-6141: f5 networks, inc. f5 big-ip ltm, aam, afm, apm, asm, link controller, pem, websafe Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-6141 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. f5 big-ip ltm, aam, afm, apm, asm, link controller, pem, websafe. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 20-10-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, APM, ASM, Link Controller, PEM, and WebSafe 12.1.0 through 12.1.2, certain values in a TLS abbreviated handshake when using a client SSL profile with the Session Ticket option enabled may cause disruption of service to the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM). The Session Ticket option is disabled by default.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.06%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 1.06% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F58 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_application_acceleration_manager12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_application_security_manager12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_link_controller12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- f5 big-ip ltm, aam, afm, apm, asm, link controller, pem, websafe12.1.0 through 12.1.2
2 vendors · 9 products