BIG-IP SSL Client Cert LDAP/CRLDP CPU DoS via Virtual Server
CVE-2024-23979 Published on February 14, 2024
BIG-IP SSL Client Certificate LDAP and CRLDP Authentication profiles vulnerability
When SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-23979 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-23979
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.1.0 and below 17.1.1 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below 16.1.4 is affected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below 15.1.9 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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