#VU97970 Stack-based buffer overflow in Redis - CVE-2024-31449

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97970

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31449

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Redis
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Redis Labs

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote user with ability to influence data input can pass a specially crafted Lua script to the database, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Redis: 6.0.0 - 6.0.20, 6.2.0 - 6.2.14, 7.0.0 - 7.0.15, 7.2.0 - 7.2.5, 7.4.0

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External links
http://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.2.6
http://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.4.1
http://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/6.2.16
http://github.com/redis/redis/security/advisories/GHSA-whxg-wx83-85p5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.