Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K35750231Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K35750231Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5878?
CVE-2020-5878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-5878?
CVE-2020-5878 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager.