QID 354692

Date Published: 2023-01-30

QID 354692: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for nginx : ALAS2022-2023-270

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 corrupt nginx worker memory, resulting in its termination or potential other impact using a specially crafted audio or video file.
The issue affects only nginx products that are built with the 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. (
( CVE-2022-41741) 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.
( CVE-2022-41742)

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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2022-2023-270 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.

Vendor References

ALAS2022-2023-270 - alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2022/ALAS-2023-270.html

CVEs related to QID 354692

CVE-2022-41741 | CVE-2022-41742 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
ALAS2022-2023-270	amazon linux 2022		alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2022/ALAS-2023-270.html

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