Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in process_bin_update 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-2016-0220/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-2016-0220/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0059
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8705?
CVE-2016-8705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Multiple integer overflows in process_bin_update function in Memcached, which is responsible for processing multiple commands of Memcached binary protocol, can be abused to cause heap overflow and lea...
How severe is CVE-2016-8705?
CVE-2016-8705 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-2016-8705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Memcached Memcached.