SB2016112105 - Heap-based buffer overflow in memcached (Alpine package)
Published: November 21, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016112105
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8706)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists in the process_bin_sasl_auth() function due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can send specially crafted Memcached binary protocol commands, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.