USN-7014-3: nginx vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2024
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Updated

USN-7014-1 fixed a vulnerability in nginx. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that the nginx ngxhttpmp4 module incorrectly handled certain malformed mp4 files. In environments where the mp4 directive is in use, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause nginx to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/nginx<1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/nginx-common<1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/nginx-core<1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/nginx-extras<1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/nginx-full<1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/nginx-light<1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Event History

Oct 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7014-3?

USN-7014-3 addresses a critical vulnerability that can lead to potential denial of service in nginx.

2

How do I fix USN-7014-3?

To fix USN-7014-3, update nginx to version 1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

3

Which versions of nginx are affected by USN-7014-3?

Versions of nginx below 1.4.6-1ubuntu3.9+esm5 on Ubuntu 14.04 are affected by USN-7014-3.

4

Is USN-7014-3 applicable to non-Ubuntu users?

USN-7014-3 specifically impacts Ubuntu 14.04 LTS users who have nginx installed.

5

What products are affected by USN-7014-3?

USN-7014-3 affects several nginx packages including nginx, nginx-common, nginx-core, nginx-extras, nginx-full, and nginx-light on Ubuntu 14.04.

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