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- USN-3963-1
USN-3963-1: Memcached vulnerability
First published: Wed May 01 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that Memcached incorrectly handled certain lru command messages. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Memcached to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/memcached | <1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1 | 1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/memcached | <1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1 | 1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/memcached | <1.5.6-0ubuntu1.1 | 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11596
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/memcached/1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/memcached/1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/memcached/1.5.6-0ubuntu1.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3963-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Memcached vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Memcached vulnerability is CVE-2019-11596.
How does this Memcached vulnerability impact the system?
This Memcached vulnerability can cause Memcached to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Which versions of Memcached are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected versions of Memcached are 1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1, 1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1, and 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.1.
How can I fix this Memcached vulnerability?
To fix this Memcached vulnerability, update Memcached to version 1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1, 1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1, or 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.1 depending on your Ubuntu version.
Where can I find more information about this Memcached vulnerability?
You can find more information about this Memcached vulnerability at the following URLs: [CVE-2019-11596](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11596), [1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/memcached/1.5.10-0ubuntu1.19.04.1), [1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/memcached/1.5.10-0ubuntu1.18.10.1).
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