CVE-2017-6154: f5 networks, inc. big-ip asm Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 01-03-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-6154 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip asm. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.66%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
On F5 BIG-IP systems running 13.0.0, 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1, or 11.6.1 - 11.6.2, the BIG-IP ASM bd daemon may core dump memory under some circumstances when processing undisclosed types of data on systems with 48 or more CPU cores.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.66%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
76%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.66% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.66%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F51 product
- big-ip_application_security_manager≥ 11.6.1, ≤ 11.6.2 | ≥ 12.1.0, ≤ 12.1.3.1 | 13.0.0
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- big-ip asm13.0.0 | 12.1.0 - 12.1.3.1 | 11.6.1 - 11.6.2
2 vendors · 2 products