F5.BIG-IP.iControl.SOAP.CGI.Process.Format.String

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a Memory Corruption vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handle maliciously crafted HTTP request. An authenticated attacker can exploit this by sending an crafted HTTP request to execute arbitrary code within the context of the target server or to result in denial of service conditions of the target server.

Affected Products

F5 BIG-IP version 17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP version 16.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP version 15.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP version 14.1.4.6
F5 BIG-IP version 13.1.5

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000130415

References