CVE-2017-20005: Buffer Overflow
NGINX before 1.13.6 has a buffer overflow for years that exceed four digits, as demonstrated by a file with a modification date in 1969 that causes an integer overflow (or a false modification date far in the future), when encountered by the autoindex module.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-20005?
The severity of CVE-2017-20005 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-20005?
The affected software includes F5 Nginx versions up to and excluding 1.13.6, as well as Debian Debian Linux version 9.0.
How can CVE-2017-20005 be exploited?
CVE-2017-20005 can be exploited by a buffer overflow for years that exceed four digits, causing an integer overflow or false modification dates in the future.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20005?
To fix CVE-2017-20005, update to NGINX version 1.13.6 or higher or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-20005?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-20005 at the following references: [http://nginx.org/en/CHANGES](http://nginx.org/en/CHANGES), [https://github.com/nginx/nginx/commit/0206ebe76f748bb39d9de4dd4b3fce777fdfdccf](https://github.com/nginx/nginx/commit/0206ebe76f748bb39d9de4dd4b3fce777fdfdccf), [https://github.com/nginx/nginx/commit/b900cc28fcbb4cf5a32ab62f80b59292e1c85b4b](https://github.com/nginx/nginx/commit/b900cc28fcbb4cf5a32ab62f80b59292e1c85b4b).