# CVE-2019-15026: memcached: memcached 1.5.16, when UNIX sockets are used, has a stack-based buffer over-read in conn_to_str in memcached.c.

CVE-2019-15026 is fixed in memcached on 1 platform by memcached 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.2 (version 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.2), released August 29, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-15026
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0264
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 29, 2019

## Description

memcached 1.5.16, when UNIX sockets are used, has a stack-based buffer over-read in conn_to_str in memcached.c.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | memcached Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.2 | [memcached 1.5.6-0ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-memcached-1.5.6-0ubuntu1.2.md) | Aug 29, 2019 |

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