CVE-2019-12206: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon May 20 2019(Updated: )
njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a heap-based buffer overflow in nxt_utf8_encode in nxt_utf8.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Njs | <=0.3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12206?
CVE-2019-12206 is a vulnerability in njs, a JavaScript/ECMAScript engine used in NGINX, that allows a heap-based buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12206?
The severity of CVE-2019-12206 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
How does CVE-2019-12206 affect NGINX?
CVE-2019-12206 affects NGINX as it uses njs as its JavaScript/ECMAScript engine.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12206?
To fix CVE-2019-12206, update to njs version 0.3.2 or later, which includes a patch for the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12206?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-12206 at the following URL: https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/162.
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