CVE-2025-24312: big-ip advanced DoS — Fix

Description

When BIG-IP AFM is provisioned with IPS module enabled and protocol inspection profile is configured on a virtual server or firewall rule or policy, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-770 CWE-770

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
f5	big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager	15.1.0 — 15.1.10.6.0.11.6
f5	big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager	16.1.0 — 16.1.5.2.0.7.5
f5	big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager	17.1.0 — 17.1.2
f5	big-ip_next_cloud-native_network_functions	1.1.0 — 1.4.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000141380

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24312? +

When BIG-IP AFM is provisioned with IPS module enabled and protocol inspection profile is configured on a virtual server or firewall rule or policy, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-24312? +

CVE-2025-24312 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24312? +

CVE-2025-24312 affects products from f5, specifically: big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager, big-ip_next_cloud-native_network_functions. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-24312? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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