CVE-2020-5859 Details
Description
On BIG-IP 15.1.0.1, specially formatted HTTP/3 messages may cause TMM to produce a core file.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in F5 BIG-IP version 15.1.0.1. When the HTTP/3 QUIC profile is enabled, specially formatted HTTP/3 messages can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to crash and produce a core file. This disruption may lead to a temporary failure in processing traffic, causing TMM to restart. In high availability configurations, this issue can trigger a failover to the standby host.
Users can upgrade to BIG-IP version 15.1.0.2 to address this vulnerability. For guidance on managing BIG-IP product hotfixes, refer to the F5 article K13123.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61367237 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61367237 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
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| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| f5 big-ip access policy manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip analytics | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip application acceleration manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip application security manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip domain name system | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip fraud protection service | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip global traffic manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip link controller | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip local traffic manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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| f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1.1 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 21, 2021 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |