CVE-2021-23042

moderate-risk
Published 2021-09-14

On BIG-IP version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.4, and 12.1.x before 12.1.6, when an HTTP profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause a significant increase in system resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Do I need to act?

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0.65% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (14)

Affected Vendors

F5

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K93231374
Vendor Advisory https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K93231374
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moderate-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 18/34 · Moderate