Description
When BIG-IP AFM is provisioned with IPS module enabled and protocol inspection profile is configured on a virtual server or firewall rule or policy, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | BIG-IP | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.2; >= 16.1.0, < *; >= 15.1.0, < * |
| F5 | BIG-IP Next CNF | >= 1.1.0, < 1.4.0 |
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000141380Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 5, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed