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CRITICAL · 9.1

CVE-2020-5887

On versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.2, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) may expose a mechanism for remote attackers to access local daemons and bypass port lockdown settings.

Vulnerability Description

On versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.2, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) may expose a mechanism for remote attackers to access local daemons and bypass port lockdown settings.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Edge Gateway>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.2.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5887?

CVE-2020-5887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). On versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.2, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) may expose a mechanism for remote attackers to access local daemons and bypass port lockdown settings.

How severe is CVE-2020-5887?

CVE-2020-5887 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5887?

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.