Bug ID 573529: F-bit is not set in IPv6 OSPF Type-7 LSAs

Last Modified: Aug 19, 2026

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

Known Affected Versions:
11.5.3, 11.5.3 hf1, 11.5.3 hf2, 11.5.4, 11.5.4 hf1, 11.5.4 hf2, 11.5.4 hf3, 11.5.4 hf4, 11.5.5, 11.5.6, 11.5.7, 11.5.8, 11.5.9, 11.5.10

Opened: Feb 12, 2016

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

The forwarding address and the F-bit are not set in Type-7 LSAs sent out by the ASBR.

Impact

ABR routers are not able to propagate NSSA routes to other OSPF areas as External Type-5 routes. As a result, OSPF areas cannot reach external networks.

Conditions

Virtual IP from a virtual server is redistributed as a Type-7 route by the ASBR.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips