Buffer overflow in Redis
CVE-2024-31449
Redis is an open source, in-memory database that persists on disk. An authenticated user may use a specially crafted Lua script to trigger a stack buffer overflow in the bit library, which may potentially lead to remote code execution. The problem exists in all versions of Redis with Lua scripting. This problem has been fixed in Redis versions 6.2.16, 7.2.6, and 7.4.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.045 (90.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Redis — versions 7.4.0, >= 7.3.0, < 7.4.1, >= 7.0.0, < 7.2.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-31449?
- CVE-2024-31449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redis, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2024-10-07.
- How severe is CVE-2024-31449?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-31449 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.