CVE-2009-1255
EPSS 2.1%
Description
The process_stat function in (1) Memcached before 1.2.8 and (2) MemcacheDB 1.2.0 discloses (a) the contents of /proc/self/maps in response to a stats maps command and (b) memory-allocation statistics in response to a stats malloc command, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the locations of memory regions, and defeat ASLR protection, by sending a command to the daemon's TCP port.
How to fix CVE-2009-1255
To remediate CVE-2009-1255, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/memcached—upgrade to 1.2.8-1 or later
Is CVE-2009-1255 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 2.1%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.2.8-1