memcache SASL Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:64559

Info

memcache SASL Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 64559
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-7239
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 20 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 23 2018 09:00AM
Credit: Rastko Jokic
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 13.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 13.04
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS
SuSE Enterprise Storage 4
Oracle Solaris 11.1
openSUSE OpenStack Cloud 7
Memcached memcached 1.4.16
Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64
Mandriva Business Server 1
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable: Oracle Solaris 11.1.17.5.0
Memcached memcached 1.4.17

Discussion

memcache SASL Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

memcache is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability when handling SASL authentication.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions; this may aid in launching further attacks.

Exploit / POC

memcache SASL Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

memcache SASL Authentication Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.


MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

References

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