Traffic Termination Due to Unforeseen Circumstances in Virtual Servers
CVE-2024-41164

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-ip
Big-ip Next Cnf
Big-ip Next Spk
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-41164?

A configuration fault exists in F5 Networks' Virtual Server when Multipath TCP (MPTCP) is enabled. Undisclosed traffic, along with specific conditions outside the attacker's control, can lead to an unexpected termination of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM). This vulnerability highlights the need for diligent monitoring and management of MPTCP settings to prevent potential disruptions and maintain service integrity.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP 17.1.0 < 17.1.1

BIG-IP 16.1.0 < 16.1.5

BIG-IP 15.1.0 < 15.1.10

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138477
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
.