Bug 2477066 (CVE-2026-42934)

Summary: CVE-2026-42934 nginx: ngx_http_charset_module: information disclosure and denial of service
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
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Version: unspecifiedCC: caswilli, kaycoth, rhel-process-autobot, watson-tool-maintainers
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A flaw was found in the ngx_http_charset_module module of NGINX. When charset, source_charset, charset_map and proxy_pass with disabled buffering ("off") directives are configured, an unauthenticated attacker can send crafted requests and cause a heap-based buffer over-read in the worker process, resulting in a limited disclosure of memory or a denial of service by forcing the process to restart.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-13 16:02:17 UTC
NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_charset_module module. When charset, source_charset, and charset_map and proxy_pass with disabled buffering ("off") directives are configured, unauthenticated attackers can send requests that with conditions beyond the attackers' control to cause a heap buffer over-read in the NGINX worker process, leading to limited disclosure of memory or a restart.



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