#VU85169 Heap-based buffer overflow in Redis - CVE-2023-41056

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85169

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41056

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Redis
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Redis Labs

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when resizing memory buffers. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-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: 7.0.0 - 7.0.14, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3

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External links
https://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.0.15
https://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.2.4
https://github.com/redis/redis/security/advisories/GHSA-xr47-pcmx-fq2m

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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?

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