Memory Leak Vulnerability in F5 Big-IP Products
CVE-2015-5058

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
F5
Status
Big-ip Link Controller
Big-ip Analytics
Big-iq Security
Big-ip Application Security Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2015

Summary

A memory leak vulnerability exists in the virtual server component of F5 Big-IP products, allowing remote attackers to exploit this weakness. By sending a significant number of crafted ICMP packets, an attacker can deplete the memory resources of the affected systems, potentially leading to a denial of service. This issue affects multiple Big-IP versions, emphasizing the need for timely updates and proper security measures to safeguard networks.

References

https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/17000/00...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033334
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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