CWE
532
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5908

First published: Wed Jul 01 2020(Updated: )

In versions bundled with BIG-IP APM 12.1.0-12.1.5 and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, Edge Client for Linux exposes full session ID in the local log files.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5908?

    CVE-2020-5908 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive session IDs in log files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-5908?

    To fix CVE-2020-5908, upgrade to a patched version of BIG-IP APM that is not affected, specifically versions 11.6.5.3 or later and 12.1.5.1 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-5908 have on my system?

    CVE-2020-5908 can lead to unauthorized access and session hijacking due to the exposure of full session IDs in local log files.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2020-5908?

    CVE-2020-5908 affects F5 BIG-IP APM versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 and 11.6.1 through 11.6.5.2.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-5908?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2020-5908, so upgrading to a secure version is the recommended mitigation.

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