Debian: DSA-2434-1: nginx security update
Debian: DSA-2434-1: nginx security update
Matthew Daley discovered a memory disclosure vulnerability in nginx. In previous versions of this web server, an attacker can receive the content of previously freed memory if an upstream server returned a specially crafted HTTP response, potentially exposing sensitive information.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2434-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Luciano Bello March 19, 2012 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : nginx Vulnerability : sensitive information leak Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2012-1180 Debian Bug : 664137 Matthew Daley discovered a memory disclosure vulnerability in nginx. In previous versions of this web server, an attacker can receive the content of previously freed memory if an upstream server returned a specially crafted HTTP response, potentially exposing sensitive information. For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in version 0.7.67-3+squeeze2. For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 1.1.17-1. We recommend that you upgrade your nginx packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.