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CVE-2016-8704

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 23.17%

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CVE-2016-8704 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow in the process_bin_append_prepend function in Memcached, which is responsible for processing multiple commands of Memcached binary protocol, can be abused to cause heap overflow and lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 23.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow in the process_bin_append_prepend function in Memcached, which is responsible for processing multiple commands of Memcached binary protocol, can be abused to cause heap overflow and lead to remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
9.8/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
23.17%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MemcachedMemcached<= 1.4.31

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8704?
An integer overflow in the process_bin_append_prepend function in Memcached, which is responsible for processing multiple commands of Memcached binary protocol, can be abused to cause heap overflow and lead to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2016-8704?
CVE-2016-8704 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 23.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8704?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST