CVE-2016-8704 Integer overflow in Memcached
An integer overflow in Memcached's binary protocol processing allows remote attackers to trigger a heap overflow and execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-8704?
CVE-2016-8704 is a critical vulnerability in Memcached, published on 6 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8704?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Memcached Memcached.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8704?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2016-8704 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8704 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Memcached
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-8704, DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8704, GHSA-5hm6-wpg3-fv45, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8704.