BIG-IP PEM Virtual Server Memory Bypass via Diameter Endpoint Profile
CVE-2025-22891 Published on February 5, 2025
BIG-IP PEM Vulnerability
When BIG-IP PEM Control Plane listener Virtual Server is configured with Diameter Endpoint profile, undisclosed traffic can cause the Virtual Server to stop processing new client connections and an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-22891 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
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
The software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. When a resource is not released after use, it can allow attackers to cause a denial of service by causing the allocation of resources without triggering their release. Frequently-affected resources include memory, CPU, disk space, power or battery, etc.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-22891
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.1.0 and below 17.1.2 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below 16.1.5 is affected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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