Undisclosed Requests Can Cause TMM Termination in BIG-IP with High-Speed Bridge (HSB)

CVE-2024-39778

Summary

A significant vulnerability exists in the F5 BIG-IP system when a stateless virtual server is configured with a High-Speed Bridge (HSB). This issue allows for certain undisclosed requests to inadvertently cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. It is essential for users to examine their system configurations and ensure that they are not using versions that have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) to mitigate potential security risks. Addressing this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining the integrity and availability of services running on the BIG-IP platform.

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