Symptoms

SSL False Start occurs when the SSL client sends data immediately after the Finished message, before receiving the server's Finished message. The BIG-IP does not handle this correctly and will drop the connection.

Impact

The connection could be prematurely torn down.

Conditions

The SSL client sends data prior to the SSL handshake completing.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

None

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips