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CVE-2013-0179: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 14 2013(Updated: )

Description of problem: When run with "-vv", on receipt of a binary-protocol deletion request, memcached prints out the key to be deleted in a way that can lead to a buffer overrun and crash. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 1.4.4, although this currently affects all later versions. How reproducible: Run memcached with "-vv", use memrm to send deletion requests and observe output. Steps to Reproduce: 1. memcached -p 12345 -vv 2&gt;&amp;1 | grep '^Deleting' 2. memrm --servers localhost:12345 --binary ABCDEF xyz 3. Check the output from memcached. Actual results: [jsowden:~] $ memcached -p 2300 -m 64 -c 1024 -r -vv 2&gt;&amp;1 | grep 'Deleting' Deleting ABCDEF Deleting xyzDEF Expected results: [jsowden:~] $ memcached -p 2300 -m 64 -c 1024 -r -vv 2&gt;&amp;1 | grep 'Deleting' Deleting ABCDEF Deleting xyz Additional info: I've opened a bug report upstream: <a href="https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306">https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Php Memcached=1.4.4
Php Memcached=1.4.5
Php Memcached=1.4.6
Php Memcached=1.4.7
Php Memcached=1.4.8
Php Memcached=1.4.9
Php Memcached=1.4.10
Php Memcached=1.4.11
Php Memcached=1.4.12
Php Memcached=1.4.13
Php Memcached=1.4.14
Php Memcached=1.4.15
Php Memcached=1.4.16

Remedy

https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0179?

    The severity of CVE-2013-0179 is classified as moderate due to the potential for a buffer overrun and crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0179?

    To fix CVE-2013-0179, upgrade to a patched version of Memcached beyond 1.4.16.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0179?

    CVE-2013-0179 affects Memcached versions 1.4.4 through 1.4.16.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0179?

    CVE-2013-0179 is a buffer overrun vulnerability related to logging binary-protocol deletion requests.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2013-0179?

    The potential consequences of CVE-2013-0179 include a denial of service due to application crashes.

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