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CVE-2022-36795

5.3 · MEDIUM

In BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.1, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, and 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, when an LTM TCP profile with Auto Receive Window Enabled is configured on a virt…

Published Oct 19, 2022CWE-682EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2022-36795 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.1, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, and 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, when an LTM TCP profile with Auto Receive Window Enabled is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the virtual server to stop processing new client connections.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36795?

CVE-2022-36795 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-36795?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-36795?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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