CVE-2022-41806: f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 19-10-2022Last modified 08-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-41806 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.73%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.2 and 15.1.x before 15.1.5.1, when BIG-IP AFM Network Address Translation policy with IPv6/IPv4 translation rules is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.73%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
53%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 0.66% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.73%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F52 products
- big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.3.2
- big-ip_afm≥ 16.1.x, < 16.1.3.2 | ≥ 15.1.x, < 15.1.5.1
1 vendor · 2 products