CVE-2020-5939
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.00%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controller (NIC) card and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) enabled on vSphere, may fail and leave the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) in a state where it cannot transmit traffic.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controller (NIC) card and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) enabled on vSphere, may fail and leave the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) in a state where it cannot transmit traffic.
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 | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | > 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
Showing 50 of 56 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75111593Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75111593Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5939?
In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controller (NIC) card and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) enabled on vSphere, may fail and leave the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) in a state where it cannot transmit traffic.
How severe is CVE-2020-5939?
CVE-2020-5939 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-2020-5939?
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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