CVE-2012-2089

Name: CVE-2012-2089
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-04-17T21:55:01.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2089 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 9.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.63%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Nginx	>= 1.0.7, <= 1.0.14
F5	Nginx	>= 1.1.3, <= 1.1.18
Fedoraproject	Fedora	15
Fedoraproject	Fedora	16
Fedoraproject	Fedora	17

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079388.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079467.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079474.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://nginx.org/en/security_advisories.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/9Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026924Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74831Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079388.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079467.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/079474.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://nginx.org/en/security_advisories.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/9Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026924Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74831Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2089?

How severe is CVE-2012-2089?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2089 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2089?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST