CVE-2025-59781
Unknown
Unknown - Not Provided
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-15
Last updated on: 2025-10-22
Assigner: F5 Networks
Description
Description
When DNS cache is configured on a BIG-IP or BIG-IP Next CNF virtual server, undisclosed DNS queries can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_global_traffic_manager | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe | From 15.1.0 (inc) to 15.1.10.8 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_global_traffic_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.6 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.5.2.0.7.5 (inc) |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_global_traffic_manager | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe | From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.2.2 (exc) |
| f5 | big-ip_next_cloud-native_network_functions | From 1.1.0 (inc) to 1.4.0 (inc) |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.5.2.0.7.5 (inc) |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | From 16.1.0 (inc) to 16.1.5.2.0.7.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-459 | The product does not properly "clean up" and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability occurs when DNS cache is configured on a BIG-IP or BIG-IP Next CNF virtual server. Undisclosed DNS queries can cause an increase in memory resource utilization, potentially leading to resource exhaustion or denial of service.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to increased memory usage on affected systems, which may result in degraded performance or denial of service due to resource exhaustion.
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