CVE-2013-7290: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-7290: The do_item_get function in items.c in memcached 1.4.4 and other versions before 1.4.17, when running in ve...

The do_item_get function in items.c in memcached 1.4.4 and other versions before 1.4.17, when running in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a request to delete a key, which does not account for the lack of a null terminator in the key and triggers a buffer over-read when printing to stderr, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0179.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can crash older memcached servers when verbose mode is enabled. An attacker who can reach the service may trigger a denial of service, disrupting applications that depend on cached data. The evidence does not show active exploitation or broader data compromise. Exposure is likely limited to reachable memcached instances running versions before 1.4.17 with verbose mode enabled. Internet-exposed or shared infrastructure deployments carry higher operational risk. The bundle does not identify affected downstream packages or managed-service exposure. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for legacy memcached environments. Prioritize internet-reachable or business-critical cache tiers first. If no pre-1.4.17 verbose-mode instances exist, urgency is low after validation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade memcached to version 1.4.17 or a supported vendor-fixed release.; Disable verbose mode unless it is required for short-term troubleshooting.; Restrict memcached access to trusted hosts and private networks..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 13, 2014, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://code.google.com/p/memcached/wiki/ReleaseNotes1417CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://code.google.com/p/memcached/issues/detail?id=306CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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