CVE-2025-54805
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Publication date: 2025-10-15

Last updated on: 2025-10-21

Assigner: F5 Networks

Description
When an iRule is configured on a virtual server via the declarative API, upon re-instantiation, the cleanup process can cause an increase in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) memory resource utilization.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
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Published
2025-10-15
Last Modified
2025-10-21
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-54805
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
f5 big-ip_next_cloud-native_network_functions From 1.1.0 (inc) to 1.4.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_next_for_kubernetes 2.0.0
f5 big-ip_next_service_proxy_for_kubernetes From 1.7.0 (inc) to 1.9.2 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-401 The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, making the memory unavailable for reallocation and reuse.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs when an iRule is configured on a virtual server via the declarative API. Upon re-instantiation, the cleanup process can cause an increase in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) memory resource utilization, potentially leading to higher memory consumption.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to increased memory usage in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM), which may degrade system performance or cause resource exhaustion, potentially impacting the availability or stability of the affected system.

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