CVE-2023-46852: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 27, 2023
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Updated

In Memcached before 1.6.22, a buffer overflow exists when processing multiget requests in proxy mode, if there are many spaces after the "get" substring.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Memcached Memcached<1.6.22

Event History

Oct 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability identifier for this issue?

The vulnerability identifier for this issue is CVE-2023-46852.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46852?

The severity of CVE-2023-46852 is high, with a severity score of 7.5.

3

What is the description of CVE-2023-46852?

CVE-2023-46852 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that exists in Memcached before version 1.6.22 when processing multiget requests in proxy mode.

4

How does CVE-2023-46852 impact Memcached?

CVE-2023-46852 can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow and potentially lead to remote code execution on the target Memcached server.

5

How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2023-46852?

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2023-46852, it is recommended to upgrade to Memcached version 1.6.22 or later, which includes a fix for the vulnerability.

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