Debian update for nginx
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-7529 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU7410
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7529
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing specially crafted requests. A remote attacker can send a malicious request to vulnerable server and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
When using nginx with standard modules this allows an attacker to obtain a cache file header if a response was returned from cache. In some configurations a cache file header may contain IP address of the backend server or other sensitive information.
Update the affected package to version: 1.6.2-5+deb8u5, 1.10.3-1+deb9u1
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3908
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
