CVE-2020-5896
First published: Tue May 12 2020(Updated: )
On versions 7.1.5-7.1.9, the BIG-IP Edge Client's Windows Installer Service's temporary folder has weak file and folder permissions.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5.1 | |
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.5.1 | |
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.3.3 | |
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager | >=14.1.0<=14.1.2.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager | >=15.0.0<=15.1.0.3 | |
| F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client | >=7.1.5<=7.1.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5896?
CVE-2020-5896 is a vulnerability that affects versions 7.1.5-7.1.9 of the F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client.
How severe is CVE-2020-5896?
CVE-2020-5896 has a severity score of 7.8, indicating a high severity.
What is the description of CVE-2020-5896?
CVE-2020-5896 is a vulnerability in the BIG-IP Edge Client's Windows Installer Service's temporary folder that has weak file and folder permissions.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5896?
CVE-2020-5896 affects versions 7.1.5-7.1.9 of the F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client.
How can I fix CVE-2020-5896?
To fix CVE-2020-5896, update the F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client to a version beyond 7.1.9.
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