CVE-2009-1494: Infoleak
First published: Thu Apr 30 2009(Updated: )
The process_stat function in Memcached 1.2.8 discloses memory-allocation statistics in response to a stats malloc command, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sending this command to the daemon's TCP port.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Memcached | =1.2.8 |
Remedy
http://code.google.com/p/memcachedb/source/diff?spec=svn98&r=98&format=side&path=/trunk/memcachedb.c
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/memcachedb/source/browse/trunk/ChangeLog?spec=svn98&r=98
- http://memcached.googlecode.com/files/memcached-1.2.8.tar.gz
- http://groups.google.com/group/memcached/browse_thread/thread/ff96a9b88fb5d40e
- http://code.google.com/p/memcachedb/source/detail?r=98
- http://code.google.com/p/memcachedb/source/diff?spec=svn98&r=98&format=side&path=/trunk/memcachedb.c
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50444
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1494?
CVE-2009-1494 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential disclosure of sensitive memory-allocation statistics.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1494?
To fix CVE-2009-1494, upgrade to a newer version of Memcached that does not contain this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-1494 allow?
CVE-2009-1494 allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information by sending specific commands to the Memcached daemon.
Which version of Memcached is affected by CVE-2009-1494?
CVE-2009-1494 specifically affects Memcached version 1.2.8.
What specific information can be disclosed through CVE-2009-1494?
CVE-2009-1494 can disclose memory-allocation statistics that may contain sensitive information about the server's memory usage.
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