Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2022-41741 is a memory corruption flaw (CWE-787, out-of-bounds write) in the ngx_http_mp4_module of NGINX Open Source, NGINX Open Source Subscription and NGINX Plus. A specially crafted audio or video file processed by the module can let a local attacker corrupt NGINX worker memory, ending the worker process or possibly having other effects. It only affects builds that include the module and use the mp4 directive, and it is rated 7.0 (HIGH, CVSS v3.1).
NVD description
NGINX Open Source before versions 1.23.2 and 1.22.1, NGINX Open Source Subscription before versions R2 P1 and R1 P1, and NGINX Plus before versions R27 P1 and R26 P1 have a vulnerability in the module ngx_http_mp4_module that might allow a local attacker to corrupt NGINX worker memory, resulting in its termination or potential other impact using a specially crafted audio or video file. The issue affects only NGINX products that are built with the ngx_http_mp4_module, when the mp4 directive is used in the configuration file. Further, the attack is possible only if an attacker can trigger processing of a specially crafted audio or video file with the module ngx_http_mp4_module.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.81%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 56% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 19 oct. 2022
- Updated
- 17 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- f5sirt@f5.com
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (14)
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K81926432MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5281Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00031.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K81926432MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5281Third Party Advisory
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