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TI-2016-07164 Aliases CVE-2016-8706GHSA-xj8f-h9rc-62vh

Integer overflow in Memcached

Priority HIGH 65CWE-190Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 6 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-190 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

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

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.45703 98th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 6 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MemcachedMemcached1.4.31—No fix listedCNA
  • Memcached VendorMemcached Affected 1.4.31 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:memcached:memcached:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 1.4.31VulnerableMemcached
  • cpe:2.3:a:memcached:memcached:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 1.4.31 Vulnerable ·Memcached

Remediation

Red Hat 1 advisory

  • RHSA-2016:2819 Released 2016-11-23 · Red Hat rating Important
    memcached security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) memcached-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1, memcached-devel-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) memcached-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1, memcached-devel-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) memcached-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) memcached-devel-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1, memcached-devel-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1.ppc
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) memcached-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) memcached-devel-1.4.15-10.el7_3.1

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Advisory ·

    Memcached — RHSA-2016:2819

    3 records Highest priority Priority HIGH 1 HIGH, 2 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    Show all 3 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Memcached — DSA-3704

    3 records Highest priority Priority HIGH 1 HIGH, 2 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    Show all 3 records → Advisory →
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  • Advisory ·

    Memcached — GLSA-201701-12

    3 records Highest priority Priority HIGH 1 HIGH, 2 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    Show all 3 records → Advisory →

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat OpenStack Platform 9 (Mitaka)AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2016:2819
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2016:2819
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2016:2819
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2016:2819
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2016:2819
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2016:2819
Not affected: 5 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 7 (Kilo)
  • Red Hat Mobile Application Platform 4
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 10 (Newton)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 8 (Liberty)

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-8706
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xj8f-h9rc-62vh

References

Exploit 1

Advisory 3

  • TI-2018-15768 Memcached version 1.5.5 contains an Insufficient Control of Network Message Volume… CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2020-14353 Memcached 1.6.0 before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2016-07162 Integer overflow in Memcached CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2016-07163 Integer overflow in Memcached CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2021-15418 Buffer Overflow vulnerability in authfile.c memcached 1.6.9 allows attackers to cause a… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.5
  • TI-2020-08812 Memcached 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
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Sources

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