CVE-2013-7291: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 13 2014(Updated: )
memcached before 1.4.17, when running in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that triggers an "unbounded key print" during logging, related to an issue that was "quickly grepped out of the source tree," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0179 and CVE-2013-7290.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Php Memcached | <=1.4.16 | |
| Php Memcached | =1.4.0 | |
| Php Memcached | =1.4.1 | |
| Php Memcached | =1.4.2 | |
| Php Memcached | =1.4.3 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7291?
CVE-2013-7291 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7291?
To mitigate CVE-2013-7291, upgrade your Memcached installation to version 1.4.17 or later.
What are the affected versions of Memcached for CVE-2013-7291?
The affected versions of Memcached for CVE-2013-7291 are all versions prior to 1.4.17.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-7291?
CVE-2013-7291 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Can CVE-2013-7291 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-7291 can be exploited remotely through crafted requests in verbose mode.
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- version/php memcached/1.4.0
- version/php memcached/1.4.1
- version/php memcached/1.4.2
- version/php memcached/1.4.3
- version/php memcached/1.4.4
- version/php memcached/1.4.5
- version/php memcached/1.4.6
- version/php memcached/1.4.7
- version/php memcached/1.4.8
- version/php memcached/1.4.9
- version/php memcached/1.4.10
- version/php memcached/1.4.11
- version/php memcached/1.4.12
- version/php memcached/1.4.13
- version/php memcached/1.4.14
- version/php memcached/1.4.15