Bug ID 1332293: Tcpdump performed with an interface filter on VELOS or rSeries will show broadcast traffic from all interfaces

Last Modified: Oct 21, 2024

Affected Product(s):
F5OS F5OS-A, F5OS-C(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.5.0, F5OS-A 1.5.1, F5OS-A 1.5.2, F5OS-A 1.7.0, F5OS-C 1.6.0, F5OS-C 1.6.1, F5OS-C 1.6.2

Fixed In:
F5OS-A 1.8.0

Opened: Aug 17, 2023

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

When performing a tcpdump in VELOS or an rSeries appliance, a traffic capture limited to a specific interface will show broadcast traffic hitting other interfaces.

Impact

This can cause confusion or impede troubleshooting when unexpected broadcast traffic is seen in a capture such as ARP or Miscabling Protocol traffic.

Conditions

- VELOS platform or r5000 / r10000 / r12000 series appliance - Running a packet capture on a specific interface (e.g. 1/1.0 or 1.0)

Workaround

None

Fix Information

This issue is now corrected.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips