CVE-2024-39792: nginx plus — Fix

Description

When the NGINX Plus is configured to use the MQTT pre-read module, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-825 CWE-825

CWE-672 CWE-672

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
f5	nginx_plus	All
f5	nginx_plus	All
f5	nginx_plus	All
f5	nginx_plus	All
f5	nginx_plus	All
f5	nginx_plus	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000140108

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39792? +

When the NGINX Plus is configured to use the MQTT pre-read module, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-39792? +

CVE-2024-39792 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39792? +

CVE-2024-39792 affects products from f5, specifically: nginx_plus. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39792? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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