CVE-2021-41099: Integer overflow issue with strings in Redis

Published Oct 4, 2021
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Updated

An integer overflow issue was found in redis in the underlying string library. The vulnerability involves changing the default "proto-max-bulk-len" configuration parameter to a very large value and constructing specially crafted network payloads or commands. This flaw allows a remote attacker to corrupt the heap and potentially trigger remote code execution. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

Other sources

Redis is an open source, in-memory database that persists on disk. An integer overflow bug in the underlying string library can be used to corrupt the heap and potentially result with denial of service or remote code execution. The vulnerability involves changing the default proto-max-bulk-len configuration parameter to a very large value and constructing specially crafted network payloads or commands. The problem is fixed in Redis versions 6.2.6, 6.0.16 and 5.0.14. An additional workaround to mitigate the problem without patching the redis-server executable is to prevent users from modifying the proto-max-bulk-len configuration parameter. This can be done using ACL to restrict unprivileged users from using the CONFIG SET command.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/redis<0:3.2.8-5.el7
0:3.2.8-5.el7
redhat/rh-redis5-redis<0:5.0.5-3.el7
0:5.0.5-3.el7
debian/redis
5:5.0.14-1+deb10u25:5.0.14-1+deb10u55:6.0.16-1+deb11u25:7.0.11-15:7.0.14-1
redhat/redis<6.2.6
6.2.6
redhat/redis<6.0.16
6.0.16
redhat/redis<5.0.14
5.0.14
Redis redis>=5.0.0<5.0.14
Redis redis>=6.0.0<6.0.16
Redis redis>=6.2.0<6.2.6
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
NetApp Management Services For Element Software And Netapp Hci
Oracle Communications Operations Monitor=4.3
Oracle Communications Operations Monitor=4.4
Oracle Communications Operations Monitor=5.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.2.8-5.el7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rh-redis5-redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:5.0.5-3.el7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2Fixed in 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u5Fixed in 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2Fixed in 5:7.0.11-1Fixed in 5:7.0.14-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.16
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.14
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.6
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.16
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.14
  10. Configuration

    Mitigate without patching by using Redis ACL to prevent unprivileged users from using the CONFIG SET command (so clients cannot modify the `proto-max-bulk-len` configuration parameter).

    Redis ACL CONFIG SET command access = disallow

Event History

Oct 4, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 5, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41099?

CVE-2021-41099 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Redis that can lead to denial of service or remote code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41099?

CVE-2021-41099 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

How does CVE-2021-41099 affect Redis?

CVE-2021-41099 affects Redis by corrupting the heap through an integer overflow bug in the underlying string library.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-41099?

To fix CVE-2021-41099, upgrade to Redis version 6.2.6, 6.0.16, or 5.0.14, depending on your current version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41099?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41099 on the Redis GitHub page and the Redis security advisories.

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