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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-27714

First published: Thu Dec 24 2020(Updated: )

On the BIG-IP AFM version 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, 14.1.0-14.1.3, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.5, when a Protocol Inspection Profile is attached to a FastL4 virtual server with the protocol field configured to either Other or All Protocols, the TMM may experience a restart if the profile processes non-TCP traffic.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27714?

    CVE-2020-27714 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for TMM restarts impacting availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-27714?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-27714, you should avoid attaching a Protocol Inspection Profile with the 'Other' or 'All Protocols' settings to FastL4 virtual servers.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2020-27714?

    CVE-2020-27714 affects F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, 14.1.0-14.1.3, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.5.

  • What happens if I don't address CVE-2020-27714?

    If CVE-2020-27714 is not addressed, the system may experience unexpected TMM restarts, leading to potential disruption of network services.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-27714?

    As of now, there are no specific patches mentioned for CVE-2020-27714, but updating to a non-affected version is recommended.

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