CVE-2019-6637
Exploitation of this issue causes excessive memory consumption which results in the Linux kernel triggering OOM killer on arbitrary processes.
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.46%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
On BIG-IP (ASM) 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, and 12.1.0-12.1.4, Application logic abuse of ASM REST endpoints can lead to instability of BIG-IP system. Exploitation of this issue causes excessive memory consumption which results in the Linux kernel triggering OOM killer on arbitrary processes. The attack requires an authenticated user with role of "Guest" or greater privilege. Note: "No Access" cannot login so technically it's a role but a user with this access role cannot perform the attack.
- CVSS 3.0
- 6.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.46% probability · 72th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- f5/big-ip application security manager
- Source
- f5sirt@f5.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109091Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K29149494Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109091Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K29149494Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.