CVE-2020-27715
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27715 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP 15.1.0-15.1.0.5 and 14.1.0-14.1.3, crafted TLS request to the BIG-IP management interface via port 443 can cause high (~100%) CPU utilization by the httpd daemon.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP 15.1.0-15.1.0.5 and 14.1.0-14.1.3, crafted TLS request to the BIG-IP management interface via port 443 can cause high (~100%) CPU utilization by the httpd daemon.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.1 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K25691186Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K25691186Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27715?
On BIG-IP 15.1.0-15.1.0.5 and 14.1.0-14.1.3, crafted TLS request to the BIG-IP management interface via port 443 can cause high (~100%) CPU utilization by the httpd daemon.
How severe is CVE-2020-27715?
CVE-2020-27715 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27715?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-27715?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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