CVE-2020-5851 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

This CVE-2020-5851 article provides insights into a vulnerability affecting specific versions of BIG-IP that impacts the Trusted Platform Module system integrity check.

Understanding CVE-2020-5851

This CVE involves a compromise detection failure due to the inability of the TPM system integrity check to detect modifications to certain system components.

What is CVE-2020-5851?

The vulnerability affects particular engineering hotfixes and platforms of BIG-IP, leading to a failure in compromise detection.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5851

The Trusted Platform Module system integrity check cannot identify modifications to specific system components.
This issue solely affects specific engineering hotfixes and platforms.
Not applicable to major, minor, or maintenance releases obtained from downloads.f5.com.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5851

This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The Trusted Platform Module system integrity check fails to detect modifications to specific system components on affected versions and platforms.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BIG-IP
Versions: Hotfix-BIGIP-14.1.0.2.0.45.4-ENG, Hotfix-BIGIP-14.1.0.2.0.62.4-ENG

Exploitation Mechanism

The compromise detection failure occurs due to the inability of the TPM system integrity check to identify alterations in certain system components.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to address and prevent the CVE-2020-5851 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
Monitor for any unauthorized modifications to system components.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement security measures to detect and respond to compromise attempts.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.