CVE-2019-7401: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 8, 2019
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Updated

NGINX Unit before 1.7.1 might allow an attacker to cause a heap-based buffer overflow in the router process with a specially crafted request. This may result in a denial of service (router process crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nginx Unit>=0.3<1.7.1
F5 NGINX Unit>=0.3<1.7.1

Event History

Feb 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7401?

The severity of CVE-2019-7401 is critical.

2

What is the potential impact of CVE-2019-7401?

CVE-2019-7401 may result in a denial of service (router process crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-7401?

NGINX Unit versions between 0.3 and 1.7.1 are affected by CVE-2019-7401.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-7401?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-7401 by sending a specially crafted request to the NGINX Unit router process, causing a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2019-7401?

Yes, NGINX Unit version 1.7.1 includes a fix for CVE-2019-7401. It is recommended to update to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.

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