#VU32819 Buffer overflow in nginx - CVE-2012-2089

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32819

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

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
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079388.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079467.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079474.html
https://nginx.org/en/security_advisories.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/9
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52999
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026924
https://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.