QID 356269

Date Published: 2023-09-28

QID 356269: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for redis : ALASREDIS6-2023-002

A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in redis.
This flaw allows an attacker to trick an authenticated user into executing a specially crafted lua script in redis.
This attack triggers a heap overflow in the cjson and cmsgpack libraries, resulting in heap corruption and potential remote code execution. (
( CVE-2022-24834)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALASREDIS6-2023-002 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASREDIS6-2023-002 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASREDIS6-2023-002.html