Nginx Open Source/Open Source Subscription/Plus ngx_http_mp4_module out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Nginx Open Source, Open Source Subscription and Plus. This affects an unknown function of the component ngx_http_mp4_module. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-41742. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nginx Open Source, Open Source Subscription and Plus (Web Server) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component ngx_http_mp4_module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NGINX Open Source before versions 1.23.2 and 1.22.1, NGINX Open Source Subscription before versions R2 P1 and R1 P1, and NGINX Plus before versions R27 P1 and R26 P1 have a vulnerability in the module ngx_http_mp4_module that might allow a local attacker to cause a worker process crash, or might result in worker process memory disclosure by using a specially crafted audio or video file. The issue affects only NGINX products that are built with the module ngx_http_mp4_module, when the mp4 directive is used in the configuration file. Further, the attack is possible only if an attacker can trigger processing of a specially crafted audio or video file with the module ngx_http_mp4_module.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2022 as K28112382. The advisory is shared at support.f5.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-41742 since 09/28/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211091 (Fedora 37 : nginx (2022-12721789aa)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211091). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 211091
Nessus Name: Fedora 37 : nginx (2022-12721789aa)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2022 🔍
10/20/2022 +22 days 🔍
10/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/17/2024 +759 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: K28112382
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211857

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2022 15:11
Updated: 11/17/2024 11:21
Changes: 10/20/2022 15:11 (50), 10/20/2022 15:20 (1), 11/17/2024 11:21 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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