Remote code execution in Redis package for Debian Linux



| Updated: 2024-01-02
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-0543
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 redis (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU60741

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 9.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0543

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation, related to Linux Debian specific Lua sandbox escape. A remote attacker with ability to control data stored in the Redis database can inject and execute arbitrary code on the 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 (Debian package): 5:5.0.3-4+deb10u1 - 5.0.3-4+deb10u2

CPE2.3 External links

https://bugs.debian.org/1005787
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081
https://www.ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce
https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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