IPsec Configuration Can Cause Termination of Traffic Management Microkernel
CVE-2024-33608

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
F5
Status
Big-ip
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 May 2024

Summary

An issue has been identified in F5 Networks' virtual server configuration, specifically related to the IPsec implementation. When IPsec is enabled, certain undisclosed traffic patterns can provoke an unexpected termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM), which may lead to service outages and disruptions. Users of affected F5 BIG-IP versions are advised to review their configurations to mitigate the impacts of this vulnerability. As always, keeping systems updated and monitoring vendor advisories are recommended best practices.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP 17.1.0 < 17.1.1

BIG-IP 16.1.0

BIG-IP 15.1.0

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138728
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

F5
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