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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | BIG-IP | 17.1.0 – < 17.1.2, 16.1.0, 15.1.0 | 17.1.2 |
| F5 | BIG-IP Next CNF | 1.1.0 – < 1.4.0 | 1.4.0 |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2025-0287 F5 BIG-IP: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Feb 23, 2025
- NCSC-2025-0041 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in F5 BIG-IP NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Feb 11, 2025
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000141380 vendor-advisory