Overview
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-36504, is a significant security flaw found in the BIG-IP HTTP/2 httprouter profile that is configured on a virtual server. This vulnerability can potentially lead to system compromise and data leaks due to increased memory resource utilization. Notably, this flaw affects a wide range of businesses and organizations that use this server technology, highlighting the critical need for immediate remediation to prevent potential cyberattacks.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-36504
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
BIG-IP HTTP/2 httprouter profile | All versions up to the end of technical support (EoTS)
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by sending undisclosed responses to a virtual server with a BIG-IP HTTP/2 httprouter profile configured. These responses result in an increase in memory resource utilization, potentially leading to a system crash or a slowdown, thereby creating an opening for unauthorized access or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /undisclosed/responses HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "<payload exploiting memory resource utilization>" }
In this example, the attacker sends a specially crafted payload designed to exploit the memory resource utilization vulnerability. The server, unable to handle the increased memory usage, becomes a susceptible target for further attacks or data leaks.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should immediately apply the vendor-supplied patch. In the absence of an immediate patch, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. However, these are not long-term solutions, and the system remains at risk until the patch is applied.

