Resource Consumption Issue in BIG-IP LTM by F5 Networks

CVE-2019-6590

What is CVE-2019-6590?

A resource consumption vulnerability exists in F5 Networks BIG-IP LTM versions 13.0.0 to 13.0.1 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.3.6. This issue occurs under specific conditions when the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) is processing SSL Session ID Persistence traffic, leading to excessive resource usage. This can potentially affect system performance and malicious exploits should be addressed to maintain network integrity. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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