CVE-2022-41743
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CVE-2022-41743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Nginx Ingress Controller | >= 1.9.0, <= 1.12.4 |
| F5 | Nginx Ingress Controller | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.4.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Plus | >= r22, <= r27 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K01112063Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K01112063Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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