CVE-2020-5878: High severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2020
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Updated

On versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.1, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may restart on BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) while processing unusual IP traffic.

Affected Software

33 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1.
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1

Event History

Apr 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5878?

CVE-2020-5878 has a high severity rating due to potential service disruption on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5878?

To fix CVE-2020-5878, upgrade to the latest versions of affected F5 BIG-IP products beyond 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.1, or 14.1.0-14.1.2.3.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5878?

CVE-2020-5878 impacts various F5 BIG-IP products, including Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, and Application Security Manager, among others.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-5878?

CVE-2020-5878 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability related to Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) restarting.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-5878?

While upgrading is the primary mitigation, there are no official workarounds provided for CVE-2020-5878.

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