CVE-2025-53856
Published: Oct 15, 2025
Modified: Feb 26, 2026
CVSS v3.1
7.5
Description
When a virtual server, network address translation (NAT) object, or secure network address translation (SNAT) object uses the embedded Packet Velocity Acceleration (ePVA) feature, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. To determine which BIG-IP platforms have an ePVA chip refer to K12837: Overview of the ePVA feature https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K12837 . Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
F5 | BIG-IP | affected 17.5.0 - < 17.5.1.3affected 17.1.0 - < 17.1.3affected 16.1.0 - < 16.1.6.1affected 15.1.0 - < 15.1.10.8 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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