Security Advisory Description NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_mp4_module, which might allow an attacker to over-read NGINX worker memory resulting in its termination, using a specially crafted mp4 file. The issue only affects NGINX if it is built with the ngx_http_mp4_module and the mp4 directive is used in the configuration file. Additionally, the attack is possible only if an attacker can trigger the processing of a specially crafted mp4 file with the ngx_http_mp4_module. (CVE-2024-7347) Impact Traffic is disrupted while the NGINX worker process restarts. This vulnerability allows a local, authenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) of NGINX. There is no control plane exposure; this is a data plane issue only. Note: The MP4 module is not included by default and must be explicitly enabled for NGINX Open Source edition. The MP4 module is included in NGINX…Read More
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