#VU24236 Input validation error in BIG-IP - CVE-2020-5852

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#VU24236 Input validation error in BIG-IP - CVE-2020-5852

Published: January 14, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU24236
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5852
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
Software vendor:
F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM). A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic to the system and cause it to restart.


Remediation

The vulnerability affects only listed BIG-IP engineering hotfixes.

To solve the issue, remove the listed hotfix or contact your vendor for technical support.


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