CVE-2024-24990
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-24990 is a cyber vulnerability that affects NGINX Plus and NGINX OSS when configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module. This vulnerability allows undisclosed requests to cause NGINX worker processes to terminate. It is important to note that the HTTP/3 QUIC module is not enabled by default and is considered experimental. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations should review their NGINX configuration and ensure that the HTTP/3 QUIC module is disabled if it is not required. If enabled, organizations should consider updating to a patched version of NGINX that addresses this vulnerability. The potential danger posed by this vulnerability includes the possibility of service disruption or denial of service attacks against affected NGINX servers.
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