CVE-2026-27784 | F5 NGINX Open Source ngx_http_mp4_module integer overflow (K000160364)
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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in F5 NGINX Open Source . This affects the function ngx_http_mp4_module . This manipulation causes integer overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-27784 . The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-352784 · CVE-2026-27784 · K000160364
F5 NGINX OPEN SOURCE NGX_HTTP_MP4_MODULE INTEGER OVERFLOW
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
7.6 $0-$5k 1.17+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in F5 NGINX Open Source. This vulnerability affects the function ngx_http_mp4_module. Such manipulation leads to integer overflow. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-27784. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in F5 NGINX Open Source (unknown version). Affected by this issue is the function ngx_http_mp4_module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The 32-bit implementation of NGINX Open Source has a vulnerability in the ngx_http_mp4_module module, which might allow an attacker to over-read or over-write NGINX worker memory resulting in its termination, using a specially crafted MP4 file. The issue only affects 32-bit NGINX Open Source if it is built with the ngx_http_mp4_module module and the mp4 directive is used in the configuration file. Additionally, the attack is possible only if an attacker can trigger the processing of a specially crafted MP4 file with the ngx_http_mp4_module module. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
The advisory is shared for download at my.f5.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-27784 since 03/18/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/24/2026).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Web Server
Vendor
F5
Name
NGINX Open Source
License
commercial
Website
Vendor: https://f5.com/
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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo
03/18/2026 CVE reserved
03/24/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
03/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: f5.com
Advisory: K000160364
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-27784 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27784
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352784
Entryinfo
Created: 03/24/2026 16:08
Changes: 03/24/2026 16:08 (74)
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Cache ID: 99:5C2:101
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