RULE(RULE ID:711096)

Rule General Information
Release Date: 2017-04-10
Rule Name: EXPLOIT Memcached Process_bin_update Body_len Integer Overflow Vulnerability -9 (CVE-2016-8705)
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Rule Protection Details
Description: Multiple integer overflows in process_bin_update 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 an 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