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CVE-2024-31079

4.8 · MEDIUM

When NGINX Plus or NGINX OSS are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, undisclosed HTTP/3 requests can cause NGINX worker processes to terminate or cause other potential impact.

Published May 29, 2024CWE-121EPSS 0.89%

Overview

CVE-2024-31079 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

When NGINX Plus or NGINX OSS are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, undisclosed HTTP/3 requests can cause NGINX worker processes to terminate or cause other potential impact. This attack requires that a request be specifically timed during the connection draining process, which the attacker has no visibility and limited influence over.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/4Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/MLAOKJWDALQZBIV3WKGPJ6T5Z56D3PRD/Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/R7RPLWC35WHEUFCGKNFG62ESNID25TEZ/Refmy.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139611Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/4Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/MLAOKJWDALQZBIV3WKGPJ6T5Z56D3PRD/Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/R7RPLWC35WHEUFCGKNFG62ESNID25TEZ/Refmy.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139611

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31079?

CVE-2024-31079 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-31079?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, 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-2024-31079?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2024-31079?

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