Bug ID 499427: Windows File Check does not work if the filename starts with an ampersand

Last Modified: Jul 18, 2026

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

Known Affected Versions:
11.5.1, 11.5.1 hf1, 11.5.1 hf2, 11.5.1 hf3, 11.5.1 hf4, 11.5.1 hf5, 11.5.1 hf6, 11.5.1 hf7, 11.5.1 hf8, 11.5.1 hf9, 11.5.1 hf10, 11.5.1 hf11, 11.5.2, 11.5.2 hf1, 11.6.0, 11.6.0 hf1, 11.6.0 hf2, 11.6.0 hf3, 11.6.0 hf4, 11.6.0 hf5, 11.6.0 hf6, 11.6.0 hf7, 11.6.0 hf8, 11.6.1, 11.6.1 hf1, 11.6.1 hf2, 11.6.2, 11.6.2 hf1, 11.6.3, 11.6.3.1, 11.6.3.2, 11.6.3.3, 11.6.3.4, 11.6.4, 11.6.5, 11.6.5.1, 11.6.5.2, 11.6.5.3

Fixed In:
12.0.0, 11.5.3

Opened: Jan 05, 2015

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

Windows File Check does not work if the filename starts with an ampersand.

Impact

Depends upon access policy, but in the worst case a user might be allowed to log in.

Conditions

Run Windows file check and add a file name that starts with an ampersand.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

Access policy Windows File check now works with a file name that starts with an ampersand (&).

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips