F5-K000138445: High severity nginx vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2024
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Updated

When NGINX Plus or NGINX OSS are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, undisclosed requests can cause NGINX worker processes to terminate.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
F5 NGINX Plus=31, =30
31
F5 NGINX Open Source>=1.25.0<=1.25.3
1.25.4

Event History

Feb 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·01:35 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000138445?

The severity of F5-K000138445 is considered critical due to potential service disruption.

2

How do I fix F5-K000138445?

To fix F5-K000138445, you should upgrade to NGINX Plus version 31 or 30, or NGINX Open Source version 1.25.4.

3

What systems are affected by F5-K000138445?

F5-K000138445 affects NGINX Plus versions 30 and 31 as well as NGINX Open Source versions 1.25.0 to 1.25.3.

4

What causes the issue in F5-K000138445?

F5-K000138445 is caused by undisclosed requests that lead to the termination of NGINX worker processes when using the HTTP/3 QUIC module.

5

Is there a workaround for F5-K000138445?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for F5-K000138445, and upgrading is the advised action.

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