Vulnerability Description
When NGINX Plus or NGINX OSS are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, undisclosed requests can cause NGINX worker processes to terminate. Note: The HTTP/3 QUIC module is not enabled by default and is considered experimental. For more information, refer to Support for QUIC and HTTP/3 https://nginx.org/en/docs/quic.html . Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Nginx Open Source | >= 1.25.0, < 1.25.4 |
| F5 | Nginx Plus | r30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/4Mailing List
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138445Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/30/4Mailing List
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138445Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-24990?
CVE-2024-24990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When NGINX Plus or NGINX OSS are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, undisclosed requests can cause NGINX worker processes to terminate. Note: The HTTP/3 QUIC module is not enabled by default a...
How severe is CVE-2024-24990?
CVE-2024-24990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-24990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Nginx Open Source, F5 Nginx Plus.