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CVE-2012-2089

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.

Severity
Medium 6.8
Published
17 Apr 2012
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
9.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 95% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Buffer overflow (CWE-120)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
nginxServers and applications · cpe:a:f5:nginx
  • From 1.0.7 up to 1.0.14
  • From 1.1.3 up to 1.1.18

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2089
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-2089