Bug ID 1471677: /usr/libexec/appliance/iptables-vanquish.sh: line 178: local: can only be used in a function

Last Modified: Jul 11, 2025

Affected Product(s):
F5OS F5OS-A, Install/Upgrade, Velos(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.5.1, F5OS-A 1.5.2, F5OS-A 1.5.3

Opened: Dec 29, 2023

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

Local is defined outside the function in iptables-vanquish.sh.

Impact

iptable rules won't be created correctly which may result into system failover.

Conditions

1. Install/upgrade r5000/r10000 series appliance to F5OS-A 1.5.x. 2. iptables-vanquish.sh will fail with "/usr/libexec/appliance/iptables-vanquish.sh: line 178: local: can only be used in a function"

Workaround

None

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips