Traffic Management Microkernel Vulnerability on BIG-IP Virtual Edition by F5 Networks
CVE-2020-5878

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
F5
Status
Big-ip Ve
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 April 2020

Summary

An issue exists in the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) of BIG-IP Virtual Edition, where it may unexpectedly restart while processing unconventional IP traffic. This issue affects specific versions, including 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.1, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, potentially leading to service interruptions. Immediate attention to these versions is recommended to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP VE 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2.3

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K35750231
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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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