High · published October 15, 2025
⚡ A sneaky request can bring your BIG IP WAF or ASM to its knees! When configured incorrectly, it causes the bd process to crash. Talk about a party crasher! 🎉 Think of your security policy as a bouncer at a club. If the bouncer is overwhelmed by too many guests or undetected requests, he might just throw his hands up and leave the door wide open, letting chaos break loose inside. This vulnerability could lead to the crashing of the bd process, ultimately leaving your virtual server exposed and unprotected. If the bouncer leaves, anyone can waltz right in and do whatever they please, which is absolutely devastating for your security posture!
Think of your security policy as a bouncer at a club. If the bouncer is overwhelmed by too many guests or undetected requests, he might just throw his hands up and leave the door wide open, letting chaos break loose inside. When an undisclosed request is sent to a BIG IP Advanced WAF or ASM configured virtual server, it can trigger the termination of the bd process, effectively disabling key security functions.
This vulnerability could lead to the crashing of the bd process, ultimately leaving your virtual server exposed and unprotected. If the bouncer leaves, anyone can waltz right in and do whatever they please, which is absolutely devastating for your security posture! To remediate, ensure your BIG IP WAF or ASM is updated to the latest version that’s still supported. Regularly review your security policies for any unnecessary exposure points and consider implementing monitoring for unusual requests. You've got this! With a few adjustments and updates, you can shore up your defenses and keep that bouncer firmly in place. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | all versions | — |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | all versions | — |