CVE-2016-9245: F5 Networks F5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics,…

CVE-2016-9245: In F5 BIG-IP systems 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can c...

In F5 BIG-IP systems 12.1.0 - 12.1.2, malicious requests made to virtual servers with an HTTP profile can cause the TMM to restart. The issue is exposed with BIG-IP APM profiles, regardless of settings. The issue is also exposed with the non-default "Normalize URI" configuration options used in iRules and/or BIG-IP LTM policies. An attacker may be able to disrupt traffic or cause the BIG-IP system to fail over to another device in the device group.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can let a remote attacker knock over traffic handling on affected F5 BIG-IP systems by sending malicious requests to certain HTTP virtual servers. The likely business impact is service disruption or failover, not data theft. Exposure depends on running BIG-IP 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 with the described profiles or configuration. Organizations are likely exposed if they still run affected legacy BIG-IP versions and publish HTTP-profile virtual servers. Risk is higher where APM profiles are attached, or where iRules or LTM policies use non-default Normalize URI configuration. Treat this as a service availability risk for legacy F5 deployments. If affected BIG-IP systems front critical applications or remote access services, remediation should be scheduled promptly using F5 guidance. Urgency is lower if the organization has no affected versions or exposed configurations. Mitigation focus: Inventory BIG-IP systems and identify versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.2.; Review F5 K22216037 for vendor-supported fixes, hotfixes, or upgrade guidance.; Prioritize exposed HTTP virtual servers with APM profiles for remediation..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 7, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K22216037CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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F5 NetworksF5 BIG-IP LTM, AAM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, DNS, Link Controller, PEM, WebSafe12.1.0 - 12.1.2Listed

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