REDHAT-BUG-895054: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 14, 2013
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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>&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>&1 | grep 'Deleting' Deleting ABCDEF Deleting xyzDEF

Expected results:

[jsowden:~] $ memcached -p 2300 -m 64 -c 1024 -r -vv 2>&1 | grep 'Deleting' Deleting ABCDEF Deleting xyz

Additional info:

I've opened a bug report upstream: https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306

Affected Software

1 affected component
Memcached Memcached>=1.4.4

Event History

Jan 14, 2013
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-895054?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-895054 is high due to the potential for a buffer overrun leading to service crashes.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-895054?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-895054, upgrade to the latest version of Memcached that addresses this buffer overrun issue.

3

Which versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-895054?

Versions of Memcached starting from 1.4.4 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-895054.

4

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-895054 on my system?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-895054 on your system can include unexpected crashes and service interruptions.

5

Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-895054?

Yes, a patch addressing the issue in REDHAT-BUG-895054 is available for implementation.

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