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CVE-2026-40618 Details
Description
When an SSL profile is configured on a virtual server on BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) without Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) or on BIG-IP hardware platforms with the database variable crypto.hwacceleration set to disabled, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) and certain BIG-IP hardware platforms. When an SSL profile is active on a virtual server without Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT), or on hardware platforms with the crypto.hwacceleration database variable set to disabled, undisclosed traffic can lead to the termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process. This disruption causes a temporary outage as the TMM process restarts.
To address this vulnerability, users can enable crypto hardware acceleration by modifying the crypto.hwacceleration database variable to 'enable'. For BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes users, upgrading to version 2.2.0 is recommended. Consult the F5 BIG-IP hotfix and point release matrix for guidance on managing BIG-IP product hotfixes.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: YesTechnical Impact: Partial
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000158082 | [email protected] | MitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-131 | Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| f5 big-ip access policy manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip advanced web application firewall | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip analytics | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application acceleration manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application security manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application visibility and reporting | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip automation toolchain | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip carrier-grade nat | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip container ingress services | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip ddos hybrid defender | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip domain name system | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip edge gateway | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip fraud protection service | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip global traffic manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip link controller | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip local traffic manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip ssl orchestrator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip webaccelerator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip websafe | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip next service proxy for kubernetes | >= 1.7.0, <= 1.9.2 >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.3 |
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| f5 big-ip next cloud-native network functions | >= 1.1.0, <= 1.4.1 >= 2.0.0, <= 2.2.1 |
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| f5 big-ip next for kubernetes | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.1.1 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |