CVE-2020-5875 : What You Need to Know

This CVE-2020-5875 article provides insights into a vulnerability affecting BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1 and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, potentially leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Understanding CVE-2020-5875

This section delves into the details of the CVE-2020-5875 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-5875?

CVE-2020-5875 impacts BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1 and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, causing the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to generate a core file and restart during SSL traffic processing with an HTTP/2 full proxy.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5875

The vulnerability can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, affecting the availability and performance of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5875

Explore the technical aspects of CVE-2020-5875.

Vulnerability Description

Under specific conditions, the TMM on BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1 and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3 may encounter issues leading to core file generation and restart while handling SSL traffic with an HTTP/2 full proxy.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BIG-IP
Versions: 15.0.0-15.0.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted SSL traffic through an HTTP/2 full proxy, triggering the TMM to generate a core file and restart.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2020-5875.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches provided by the vendor to mitigate the CVE-2020-5875 vulnerability.