Description
nginx http proxy module does not verify peer identity of https origin server which could facilitate man-in-the-middle attack (MITM)
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| nginx | nginx | through 1.6.2 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | nginx | 1.9.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | nginx | 1.9.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | nginx | 1.9.1-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | nginx | No fix yet | — |
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4968
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4968
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4968
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-4968
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/03/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57139
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80952