CVE-2017-6169: f5 networks, inc. big-ip pem Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.8v3.0MediumModified
Published 06-02-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-6169 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip pem. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-02-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.42% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.42%
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_policy_enforcement_manager11.6.0 | 11.6.1 | 11.6.2 | 12.0.0 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2 | 12.1.3 | 13.0.0
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- big-ip pem13.0.0 | 12.0.0-12.1.3 | 11.6.0-11.6.2
2 vendors · 2 products