Memcached · Memcached · CVE-2023-46852
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
memcached versions prior to 1.6.22
**Description**
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the proxy run coroutine() function in memcached, which can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted HTTP request. This can lead to a denial of service. The buffer overflow occurs when processing multiget requests in proxy mode, specifically if there are many spaces after the "get" substring.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 1.6.22, update to version 1.6.22 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the proxy mode in memcached to minimize the risk of exploitation.