Vulnerability Description
When a Client SSL profile is configured with Allow Dynamic Record Sizing on a UDP virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | 21.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 21.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160901MitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42920?
CVE-2026-42920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When a Client SSL profile is configured with Allow Dynamic Record Sizing on a UDP virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software v...
How severe is CVE-2026-42920?
CVE-2026-42920 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-2026-42920?
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.