CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-539565: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Nov 20 2009(Updated: )

engine x (nginx) contains a null pointer dereference flaw in versions 0.1.0-0.8.13 before versions 0.8.14, 0.7.62, 0.6.39 and 0.5.38. <a href="http://nginx.net/">http://nginx.net/</a> <a href="http://marc.info/?l=nginx&amp;m=125692080328141&amp;w=2">http://marc.info/?l=nginx&amp;m=125692080328141&amp;w=2</a> <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=552035">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=552035</a> <a href="http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1920">http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1920</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nginx<0.8.14>=0.1.0<0.8.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-539565?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-539565 is considered to be high due to the potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-539565?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-539565, upgrade Nginx to versions 0.8.14, 0.7.62, 0.6.39, or 0.5.38 or later.

  • What versions of Nginx are affected by REDHAT-BUG-539565?

    Versions of Nginx from 0.1.0 up to and including 0.8.13 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-539565.

  • What is a null pointer dereference flaw in the context of REDHAT-BUG-539565?

    A null pointer dereference flaw in REDHAT-BUG-539565 can lead to application crashes, resulting in service disruption.

  • Is REDHAT-BUG-539565 present in the latest Nginx releases?

    No, REDHAT-BUG-539565 is not present in the latest Nginx releases as they have addressed this vulnerability.

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