Vulnerability Description
memcached before 1.4.17, when running in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that triggers an "unbounded key print" during logging, related to an issue that was "quickly grepped out of the source tree," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0179 and CVE-2013-7290.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Memcached | Memcached | <= 1.4.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64989
- https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306ExploitPatch
- https://code.google.com/p/memcached/wiki/ReleaseNotes1417Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64989
- https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306ExploitPatch
- https://code.google.com/p/memcached/wiki/ReleaseNotes1417Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7291?
CVE-2013-7291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.8 (LOW). memcached before 1.4.17, when running in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that triggers an "unbounded key print" during logging, related to an i...
How severe is CVE-2013-7291?
CVE-2013-7291 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7291?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Memcached Memcached.