QID 356905

Date Published: 2024-01-16

QID 356905: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for memcached : ALAS2023-2023-449

In memcached before 1.6.22, a buffer overflow exists when processing multiget requests in proxy mode, if there are many spaces after the "get" substring. (
( CVE-2023-46852) in memcached before 1.6.22, an off-by-one error exists when processing proxy requests in proxy mode, if \n is used instead of \r\n. (
( CVE-2023-46853)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-449 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-449 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-449.html