CVE-2020-5879
First published: Thu Apr 30 2020(Updated: )
On BIG-IP ASM 11.6.1-11.6.5.1, under certain configurations, the BIG-IP system sends data plane traffic to back-end servers unencrypted, even when a Server SSL profile is applied.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5879?
CVE-2020-5879 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5879?
To fix CVE-2020-5879, you should upgrade to a patched version of the BIG-IP ASM that is higher than 11.6.5.1.
What versions of BIG-IP ASM are affected by CVE-2020-5879?
CVE-2020-5879 affects F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager versions 11.6.1 through 11.6.5.1.
What impact does CVE-2020-5879 have?
CVE-2020-5879 allows unencrypted data plane traffic to be sent to back-end servers under certain configurations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-5879?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2020-5879; upgrading to a secure version is recommended.
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