CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-8704
CriticalSummary
An integer overflow in the process_bin_append_prepend function in Memcached can be exploited to cause heap overflow and lead to remote code execution.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the server, posing a significant security risk.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Memcached to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.