CVE-2020-27724: Medium severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability
In BIG-IP APM versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.4, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.3, 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, on systems running more than one TMM instance, authenticated VPN users may consume excessive resources by sending specially-crafted malicious traffic over the tunnel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-27724?
CVE-2020-27724 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated VPN users to consume excessive system resources.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27724?
To fix CVE-2020-27724, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager to the versions that address the vulnerability, specifically versions after those listed in the affected software section.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2020-27724?
CVE-2020-27724 affects F5 BIG-IP APM versions ranging from 11.6.1 to 16.0.0, specifically noted versions up to 16.0.0.1.
Who is impacted by CVE-2020-27724?
CVE-2020-27724 primarily impacts organizations using F5 BIG-IP APM with multiple TMM instances, allowing authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of attack is CVE-2020-27724 associated with?
CVE-2020-27724 is associated with a resource consumption attack, where specially-crafted malicious traffic can lead to denial of service conditions.