QID 730590

Date Published: 2022-08-16

QID 730590: Redis Sandbox Escape Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

It was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated) : This QID checks for vulnerable Redis instances by sending a crafted payload to read the /etc/passwd file.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow remote code execution and complete system compromise.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to update their Redis packages. For more information related to this vulnerability please refer to Debian Security Advisory
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 730590

    CVE-2022-0543 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    dsa-5081 URL Logo www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081
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