CVE-2016-8706 Integer overflow in Memcached
An integer overflow in Memcached's SASL authentication allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via heap overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-8706?
CVE-2016-8706 is a high-severity 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 process_bin_sasl_auth function in Memcached, which is responsible for authentication 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-2016-8706?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Memcached Memcached.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8706?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2016-8706 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-8706 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Memcached
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-8706, DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8706, GHSA-xj8f-h9rc-62vh, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8706.