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CVE-2020-27721

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.00%

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CVE-2020-27721 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.1, 14.1.0-14.1.3, 13.1.0-13.1.3.5, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, in a BIG-IP DNS / BIG-IP LTM GSLB deployment, under certain circumstances, the BIG-IP DNS system may stop using a BIG-IP LTM virtual server for DNS response.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.1, 14.1.0-14.1.3, 13.1.0-13.1.3.5, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, in a BIG-IP DNS / BIG-IP LTM GSLB deployment, under certain circumstances, the BIG-IP DNS system may stop using a BIG-IP LTM virtual server for DNS response.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 15.0.0, < 15.1.2
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 15.0.0, < 15.1.2
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27721?
In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.1, 14.1.0-14.1.3, 13.1.0-13.1.3.5, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, in a BIG-IP DNS / BIG-IP LTM GSLB deployment, under certain circumstances, the BIG-IP DNS system may stop using a BIG-IP LTM virtual server for DNS response.
How severe is CVE-2020-27721?
CVE-2020-27721 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27721?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST