QID 377676

QID 377676: F5 BIG-IP Nginx ngx_http_hls_module vulnerability cve-2022-41743 (K01112063)

NGINX Plus before versions R27 P1 and R26 P1 have a vulnerability in the module ngx_http_hls_module that might allow a local attacker to corrupt NGINX worker memory, resulting in its crash or potential other impact using a specially crafted audio or video file. The issue affects only NGINX Plus when the hls 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_hls_module.CVE-2022-41743

Vulnerable Component: BIG-IP ASM,LTM,APM

Affected Versions:

QID Detection Logic(Authenticated):
This QID checks for the vulnerable versions of F5 BIG-IP devices using the tmsh command.

A successful exploit may allow a local attacker to corrupt NGINX worker memory, resulting in its termination or potential other impact.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    For more information about patch details please refer to K01112063
    Vendor References

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