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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2023-46853

In Memcached before 1.6.22, an off-by-one error exists when processing proxy requests in proxy mode, if \n is used instead of \r\n.

Vulnerability Description

In Memcached before 1.6.22, an off-by-one error exists when processing proxy requests in proxy mode, if \n is used instead of \r\n.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MemcachedMemcached< 1.6.22

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-193

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-46853?

CVE-2023-46853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Memcached before 1.6.22, an off-by-one error exists when processing proxy requests in proxy mode, if \n is used instead of \r\n.

How severe is CVE-2023-46853?

CVE-2023-46853 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-2023-46853?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Memcached Memcached.