RULE(RULE ID:710625)

Rule General Information
Release Date: 2017-01-18
Rule Name: Memcached Process_bin_append_prepend Integer Overflow Vulnerability -1 (CVE-2016-8704)
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Rule Protection Details
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.
Impact: An attacker can exploit the affected software with a integer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploit leads to execute arbitrary code, and failed exploit may disturb the software logic and cause denial of service.
Affected OS: Mac OS, Solaris, Other Unix, FreeBSD, Linux
Reference: SecurityFocusBID:94083
SecurityTrackerID:1037333
Solutions
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https://github.com/memcached/memcached/wiki/ReleaseNotes1433