Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow in the process_bin_append_prepend function in Memcached, which is responsible for processing multiple commands of Memcached binary protocol, can be abused to cause heap overflow and lead to remote code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Memcached | Memcached | <= 1.4.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2819.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2820.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94083
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037333
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0219/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0059
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-12
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2819.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2820.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94083
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037333
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0219/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0059
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8704?
CVE-2016-8704 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An integer overflow in the process_bin_append_prepend function in Memcached, which is responsible for processing multiple commands of Memcached binary protocol, can be abused to cause heap overflow an...
How severe is CVE-2016-8704?
CVE-2016-8704 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8704?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Memcached Memcached.