Bug ID 649441: Classification memory allocation

Last Modified: Sep 13, 2023

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

Known Affected Versions:
12.1.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.1.3.1, 12.1.3.2, 12.1.3.3, 12.1.3.4, 12.1.3.5, 12.1.3.6, 12.1.3.7, 12.1.4, 12.1.4.1, 12.1.5, 12.1.5.1, 12.1.5.2, 12.1.5.3, 12.1.6, 13.0.0, 13.0.0 HF1, 13.0.0 HF2, 13.0.0 HF3, 13.0.1

Fixed In:
13.1.0

Opened: Mar 07, 2017

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

Classification library ('CE') allocates an extra 2 KB of memory per flow and never used it.

Impact

High memory footprint for heavily loaded systems.

Conditions

Classification and HTTP profile attached to Virtual Server.

Workaround

Install latest Classification Update Package ('IM Package').

Fix Information

The software now uses the latest Classification Update Package ('IM Package'), so the issue no longer occurs.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips