CVE-2016-8705 Integer overflow in Memcached
Integer overflows in Memcached's binary protocol processing allow remote attackers to trigger heap overflows 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-2016-8705?
CVE-2016-8705 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8705?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Memcached Memcached.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8705?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2016-8705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8705 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Memcached
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-8705, DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8705, GHSA-52x7-vqgq-5mww, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8705.