Bug ID 1505789: VPN connection fails with Edge client 7.2.4.6 with error "Network is vulnerable"

Last Modified: Oct 03, 2024

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP APM, Install/Upgrade(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
15.1.10.3, 15.1.10.4, 15.1.10.5, 16.1.4.2, 16.1.4.3, 17.1.1.1, 17.1.1.2, 17.1.1.3, 17.1.1.4

Fixed In:
16.1.5

Opened: Feb 09, 2024

Severity: 1-Blocking

Related Article: K000138683

Symptoms

When the user is upgraded to edge client version 7.2.4.6, they may fail to connect to the VPN server.

Impact

The user fails to connect to the VPN.

Conditions

1. If LTM VS/NATed device is present before APM VPN enabled virtual server or any cases where client receives the VPN server IP different in the IP header and pre/config message. 2. BIG-IP versions v17.1.1.1 or v16.1.4.2 or v15.1.10.3 used along with edge client version 7.2.4.6.

Workaround

See the Recommended Actions at K000138683: Users cannot connect to BIG-IP APM virtual servers with BIG-IP Edge Client 7246, available at https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138683

Fix Information

The user should be able to connect to the VPN even after the upgrade.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips