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CVE-2012-2089

6.8 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in ngx_http_mp4_module.c in the ngx_http_mp4_module module in nginx 1.0.7 through 1.0.14 and 1.1.3 through 1.1.18, when the mp4 directive is used, allows remote attackers to cause a…

Published Apr 17, 2012f5CWE-120EPSS 9.78%

Overview

CVE-2012-2089 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 nginx. It was published on April 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in ngx_http_mp4_module.c in the ngx_http_mp4_module module in nginx 1.0.7 through 1.0.14 and 1.1.3 through 1.1.18, when the mp4 directive is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update nginx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
f5nginx1.0.7Affected

References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079388.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079467.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079474.htmlRefnginx.org/en/security_advisories.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/9Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52999Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1026924Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74831Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079388.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079467.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2089?

CVE-2012-2089 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 nginx. It was published on April 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-2089?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2089?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update nginx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2089?

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