Bug ID 607524: Memory leak when multiple DHCP servers are configured, and the last DHCP server configured is down.

Last Modified: Apr 28, 2025

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

Known Affected Versions:
12.0.0, 12.0.0 HF1, 12.0.0 HF2, 12.0.0 HF3, 12.0.0 HF4, 12.1.0, 12.1.0 HF1, 12.1.0 HF2, 12.1.1, 12.1.1 HF1, 12.1.1 HF2

Fixed In:
13.0.0, 12.1.2

Opened: Jul 28, 2016

Severity: 2-Critical

Related Article: K24002624

Symptoms

When the last member of a list of multiple DHCP servers is down, the original DHCP packet from client is not freed and memory is leaked.

Impact

Packet memory is leaked.

Conditions

Multiple DHCP servers are configured, and the last DHCP server configured is down.

Workaround

Remove the last DHCP server that is down, or move it to the middle or front of the server member list.

Fix Information

Free the original packet memory when last DHCP server is down.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips