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CVE-2017-6138 Details
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.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34514540 | CVE | Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040051 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34514540 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040051 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| f5 big-ip local traffic manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application acceleration manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip access policy manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application security manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip dns | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip global traffic manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip link controller | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip websafe | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.2 13.0.0 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 27, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |