QID 356167

Date Published: 2023-09-28

QID 356167: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for nginx : ALASNGINX1-2023-004

Nginx before 1.17.7, with certain error_page configurations, allows http request smuggling, as demonstrated by the ability of an attacker to read unauthorized web pages in environments where nginx is being fronted by a load balancer. (
( CVE-2019-20372)



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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 Medium - 5.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALASNGINX1-2023-004 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASNGINX1-2023-004 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASNGINX1-2023-004.html