Bug ID 627926: Retrieving a server-side SSL session ID in iRules does not work

Last Modified: Jul 18, 2026

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP LTM(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, 12.1.2, 12.1.2 hf1, 12.1.2 hf2, 12.1.3, 12.1.3.1

Fixed In:
13.0.0, 12.1.3.2

Opened: Nov 10, 2016

Severity: 3-Major

Related Article: K21211001

Symptoms

Retrieving the server-side SSL session ID using iRule does not work.

Impact

iRules that try to log or capture an SSL session ID will not work properly.

Conditions

Retrieve server-side SSL Session ID using an iRule.

Workaround

None.

Fix Information

The server-side SSL session ID can now be retrieved with an iRule.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips