CVE-2022-41743

NGINX ngx_http_hls_module vulnerability CVE-2022-41743

Published Oct 19, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
NGINX Plus before versions R27 P1 and R26 P1 have a vulnerability in the module ngx_http_hls_module that might allow a local attacker to corrupt NGINX worker memory, resulting in its crash or potential other impact using a specially crafted audio or video file. The issue affects only NGINX Plus when the hls 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_hls_module.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-44914 NGINX Plus before versions R27 P1 and R26 P1 have a vulnerability in the module ngx_http_hls_module that might allow a local attacker to corrupt NGINX worker memory, resulting in its crash or potential other impact using a specially crafted audio or video file. The issue affects only NGINX Plus when the hls 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_hls_module.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00075}

epss

{'score': 0.00083}

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
f5
Published
Updated
May 8, 2025, 6:09 PM
Reserved
Sep 28, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 19, 2022, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:03 AM