CVE-2013-7290: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 13 2014(Updated: )
The do_item_get function in items.c in memcached 1.4.4 and other versions before 1.4.17, when running in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a request to delete a key, which does not account for the lack of a null terminator in the key and triggers a buffer over-read when printing to stderr, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0179.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7290?
CVE-2013-7290 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7290?
To mitigate CVE-2013-7290, upgrade to Memcached version 1.4.17 or later.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2013-7290?
CVE-2013-7290 allows remote attackers to trigger segmentation faults, resulting in a denial of service.
Which versions of Memcached are affected by CVE-2013-7290?
Memcached versions from 1.4.4 to 1.4.16 are affected by CVE-2013-7290.
Is CVE-2013-7290 exploitable in default configurations of Memcached?
Yes, CVE-2013-7290 can be exploited when Memcached is running in verbose mode.
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