Bug ID 442639: URLDB Download can repeat continuously if a user changes anything in the /var/urldb directory

Last Modified: Jan 07, 2026

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP SWG(all modules)

Fixed In:
11.6.0

Opened: Jan 10, 2014

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

If a user changes anything related to versions and so on in the /var/urldb directory or its subdirectories, the change triggers repetitive download of the URLDB.

Impact

Download happens repetitively and could be a waste of resources in terms of bandwidth.

Conditions

Any user-initiated change in /var/urldb could lead to this condition.

Workaround

Remove the change that was made to the /var/urldb directory or its subdirectories. You should not change anything in the /var/urldb directories unless F5 support asks you to do so.

Fix Information

Removed unwanted repetitive downloads from user-initiated changes in directories to ensure bandwidth isn't wasted

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips