TMM Process Restart Vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP PEM Software

CVE-2019-6628

What is CVE-2019-6628?

In specific versions of F5's BIG-IP PEM, the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process may unexpectedly terminate and restart when handling certain types of traffic classified by OpenVPN. This behavior could lead to interruptions in service and potential exposure to further security issues if not addressed. It is crucial for users operating these affected versions to apply recommended patches to mitigate possible disruptions.

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