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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2020-5939

In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controll...

Vulnerability Description

In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controller (NIC) card and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) enabled on vSphere, may fail and leave the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) in a state where it cannot transmit traffic.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5939?

CVE-2020-5939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controll...

How severe is CVE-2020-5939?

CVE-2020-5939 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-2020-5939?

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 Advanced Web Application Firewall, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager.