Vulnerability identifier: #VU32819

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2089

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
nginx
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: NGINX

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

nginx: 1.0.7 - 1.0.14

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External links
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079388.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079467.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079474.html
http://nginx.org/en/security_advisories.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/9
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52999
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026924
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74831

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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.