CVE-2019-6627 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-6627 affecting F5 SSL Orchestrator 14.1.0-14.1.0.5. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this DoS vulnerability.
F5 SSL Orchestrator 14.1.0-14.1.0.5 may experience a rare issue causing TMM to restart under specific conditions.
Understanding CVE-2019-6627
In certain scenarios, a race condition on F5 SSL Orchestrator 14.1.0-14.1.0.5 can lead to TMM restarts.
What is CVE-2019-6627?
This CVE involves a rare occurrence where TMM might restart due to the enforcement of a bypass action by SSL Forward Proxy on a transparent virtual server with SNAT enabled on SSL Orchestrator.
The Impact of CVE-2019-6627
The vulnerability can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, affecting the availability of the SSL Orchestrator service.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-6627
F5 SSL Orchestrator 14.1.0-14.1.0.5 is susceptible to the following:
Vulnerability Description
A race condition triggers TMM restarts when SSL Forward Proxy enforces a bypass action on specific server configurations.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: F5 SSL Orchestrator
- Vendor: F5
- Versions: 14.1.0-14.1.0.5
Exploitation Mechanism
The issue arises when SSL Forward Proxy enforces a bypass action on a transparent virtual server with SNAT enabled on SSL Orchestrator.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-6627, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
- Monitor F5 security advisories for any related patches or workarounds.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update SSL Orchestrator configurations.
- Implement network segmentation to minimize the impact of potential DoS attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by F5.