CVE-2014-4024

CVE-2014-4024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
• CVSS v2: 4.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-200
• Affected product: F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager
• Published: 2018-03-19
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SSL virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 10.x before 10.2.4 HF9, 11.x before 11.2.1 HF12, 11.3.0 before HF10, 11.4.0 before HF8, 11.4.1 before HF5, 11.5.0 before HF5, and 11.5.1 before HF5, when used with third-party Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) accelerator cards, might allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a timing side-channel attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4024?

SSL virtual servers in F5 BIG-IP systems 10.x before 10.2.4 HF9, 11.x before 11.2.1 HF12, 11.3.0 before HF10, 11.4.0 before HF8, 11.4.1 before HF5, 11.5.0 before HF5, and 11.5.1 before HF5, when used with third-party Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) accelerator cards, might allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a timing side-channel attack.

How severe is CVE-2014-4024?

CVE-2014-4024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-4024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4024?

CVE-2014-4024 primarily affects F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-4024 published?

CVE-2014-4024 was published on 2018-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95834
• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K15500

Affected products (13)

• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_protocol_security_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_wan_optimization_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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