CVE-2021-37519
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37519 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in authfile.c memcached 1.6.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted authenticattion file.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in authfile.c memcached 1.6.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted authenticattion file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Memcached | Memcached | 1.6.9 |
References
- https://github.com/memcached/memcached/issues/805Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/memcached/memcached/pull/806/commits/264722ae4e248b453be00e97197dadc685b60fd0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/memcached/memcached/issues/805Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/memcached/memcached/pull/806/commits/264722ae4e248b453be00e97197dadc685b60fd0Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37519?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in authfile.c memcached 1.6.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted authenticattion file.
How severe is CVE-2021-37519?
CVE-2021-37519 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37519?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-37519?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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