Traffic Management Microkernel Issue in F5 BIG-IP APM
CVE-2020-27723

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
F5
Status
Big-ip Apm
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 December 2020

Summary

In specific versions of F5's BIG-IP APM, a processing flaw in the management of PingAccess requests could inadvertently trigger a restart of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM). This may result in service disruptions and affect the overall performance of applications utilizing the BIG-IP network platform. It is advisable for users of the affected versions to implement necessary updates and patches to safeguard their systems against potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP APM 14.1.0-14.1.3, 13.1.0-13.1.3.4

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42933418
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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