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 adjacent network (layer 2) attackers to access local daemons and bypass port lockdown settings.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.2.4 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K73274382Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K73274382Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5888?
CVE-2020-5888 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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 adjacent network (layer 2) attackers to access local daemons and bypass port l...
How severe is CVE-2020-5888?
CVE-2020-5888 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5888?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.