CVE-2016-8706

memcached: SASL authentication remote code execution

Published Jan 6, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.1 High EPSS 45.7% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-701-1 memcached security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3704-1 memcached security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3120-1 Memcached vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 AM
Reserved
Oct 17, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 6, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 31, 2016, 12:00 AM