Vulnerability identifier: #VU27573

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5895

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NGINX Controller
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing messages in Analytics, Visibility, and Reporting daemon. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted message to the application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NGINX Controller: 3.0.0 - 3.3.0

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External links
http://docs.nginx.com/nginx-controller/releases/#nginx-controller-version-3-4-0

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.