CVE-2011-4315: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 08 2011(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in compression-pointer processing in core/ngx_resolver.c in nginx before 1.0.10 allows remote resolvers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long response.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 NGINX App Protect | >=0.6.18<1.0.10 | |
| F5 NGINX App Protect | >=1.1.0<=1.1.7 | |
| Fedora | =16 | |
| suse studio | =1.2 | |
| SUSE Studio Onsite | =1.2 | |
| Novell WebYaST Appliance | =1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-December/070569.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00005.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/17/10
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/17/8
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47097
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48577
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-22.xml
- http://trac.nginx.org/nginx/changeset/4268/nginx
- http://www.nginx.org/en/CHANGES-1.0
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50710
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4315?
CVE-2011-4315 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4315?
To fix CVE-2011-4315, upgrade nginx to version 1.1.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4315?
CVE-2011-4315 affects nginx versions before 1.0.10 and between 1.1.0 and 1.1.7, as well as certain Fedora and SUSE systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4315?
CVE-2011-4315 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2011-4315 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-4315 can be exploited remotely by sending a long response to a vulnerable nginx server.
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