PT-2016-1625
CVE-2015-7759
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Published
2016-01-12
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Updated
2016-01-15
Description by
CVSS 2.0
4.3
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, Link Controller, and PEM versions 12.0.0 through 12.0.0 before HF1
Description
The issue is related to the Congestion Metrics Cache feature in the TCP profile for a virtual server, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) restart) via crafted ICMP packets. This is connected to Path MTU (PMTU) discovery. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation, which can be exploited by a remote attacker using specially crafted ICMP packets to cause a denial of service.
Recommendations
For BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, Link Controller, and PEM versions 12.0.0 through 12.0.0 before HF1, consider disabling the Congestion Metrics Cache feature in the TCP profile for virtual servers as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the vulnerable systems to minimize the risk of exploitation. Apply the HF1 patch to resolve the issue.
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