CVE-2020-27721

Description

In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.1, 14.1.0-14.1.3, 13.1.0-13.1.3.5, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, in a BIG-IP DNS / BIG-IP LTM GSLB deployment, under certain circumstances, the BIG-IP DNS system may stop using a BIG-IP LTM virtual server for DNS response.

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.65%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP GTM & DNS
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27721?
CVE-2020-27721 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27721?
To fix CVE-2020-27721, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-27721 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-27721 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-27721?
CVE-2020-27721 affects n/a BIG-IP GTM & DNS.
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