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.
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 | 1.1.19-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | nginx | 1.1.19-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | nginx | 1.1.19-1 | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | nginx | 1.11.4-2.5 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10044-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10044-1 nginx-1.11.4-2.5 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- nginx-ngxhttpmp4module-bo(74831) vdb-entry
- 1026924 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2012-6371 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2012-6411 vendor-advisory
- http://nginx.org/en/security_advisories.html
- 52999 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20120412 nginx security advisory: mp4 module vulnerability, CVE-2012-2089 mailing-list
- FEDORA-2012-6238 vendor-advisory