Vulnerability Description
On BIG-IP 15.0.0-15.0.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, 14.0.0-14.0.1, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.1, when a virtual server is configured with HTTP explicit proxy and has an attached HTTP_PROXY_REQUEST iRule, POST requests sent to the virtual server cause an xdata memory leak.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12234501Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K12234501Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5883?
CVE-2020-5883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). On BIG-IP 15.0.0-15.0.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, 14.0.0-14.0.1, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.1, when a virtual server is configured with HTTP explicit proxy and has an attached HTTP_PROXY_REQUEST iRule, POST requests s...
How severe is CVE-2020-5883?
CVE-2020-5883 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-2020-5883?
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 Webaccelerator, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager.