CVE-2019-15026 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 30 Aug 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer over-read in memcached allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose information when UNIX sockets are enabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2019-15026?

CVE-2019-15026 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

memcached 1.5.16, when UNIX sockets are used, has a stack-based buffer over-read in conn_to_str in memcached.c.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15026?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Memcached Memcached.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15026?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-15026 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15026 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-15026, DLA-1913-1, GHSA-p49f-7m7m-pmxv, MGASA-2020-0016, OESA-2021-1006, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-15026 and 1 more.