How severe is CVE-2012-2089?

CVE-2012-2089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2089?

CVE-2012-2089 primarily affects F5 Nginx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2089?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2089 published?

CVE-2012-2089 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2089

CVE-2012-2089 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Nginx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: F5 Nginx
Published: 2012-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in ngx_http_mp4_module.c in the ngx_http_mp4_module module in nginx 1.0.7 through 1.0.14 and 1.1.3 through 1.1.18, when the mp4 directive is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2089?: Buffer overflow in ngx_http_mp4_module.c in the ngx_http_mp4_module module in nginx 1.0.7 through 1.0.14 and 1.1.3 through 1.1.18, when the mp4 directive is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.
How severe is CVE-2012-2089?: CVE-2012-2089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2089?: CVE-2012-2089 primarily affects F5 Nginx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2089?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2089 published?: CVE-2012-2089 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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