F5 BIG-IP TMM Crash via MPTCP Traffic
CVE-2025-48008 Published on October 15, 2025
BIG-IP MPTCP vulnerability
When a TCP profile with Multipath TCP (MPTCP) enabled is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic along with conditions beyond the attacker's control can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-48008 is exploitable 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
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2025-48008 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-48008
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.5.0 and below * is unaffected.
- Version 17.1.0 and below 17.1.2.2 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below 16.1.6 is affected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below 15.1.10.8 is affected.
- Version 2.0.0 and below * is unaffected.
- Version 1.7.0 and below * is affected.
- Version 2.0.0 and below * is unaffected.
- Version 1.1.0 and below * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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