CVE-2020-5939

Description

In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.3, 15.0.0-15.0.1.3, 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) systems on VMware, with an Intel-based 85299 Network Interface Controller (NIC) card and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) enabled on vSphere, may fail and leave the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) in a state where it cannot transmit traffic.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.65%

Vendor Advisory f5.com

Affected: n/a BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE)

References

Link	Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K75111593	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5939?: CVE-2020-5939 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5939?: To fix CVE-2020-5939, 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-2020-5939 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5939 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-2020-5939?: CVE-2020-5939 affects n/a BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE).

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