CVE-2022-0543: Debian-specific Redis Server Lua Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2022
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Updated

Redis is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
debian/redis<=5:5.0.14-1+deb10u1, <=5:5.0.3-4, <=5:6.0.15-1
5:6.0.16-1+deb11u25:5.0.14-1+deb10u25:6.0.16-25:7.0~rc2-2
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
Redis Debian-specific Redis Servers
Redis redis
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=21.10
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
All of the following
Redis redis
Any of the following
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=21.10
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2Fixed in 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2Fixed in 5:6.0.16-2Fixed in 5:7.0~rc2-2
  2. 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

Event History

Feb 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 28, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Dec 4, 2023
News Published
09:10 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Redis Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Redis Server vulnerability is CVE-2022-0543.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0543?

CVE-2022-0543 has a severity level of critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-0543?

The affected software for CVE-2022-0543 includes Redis Debian-specific Redis Servers and Redis.

4

How can remote code execution be achieved with CVE-2022-0543?

Remote code execution can be achieved with CVE-2022-0543 through a Debian-specific Lua sandbox escape.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-0543?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-0543, update the Redis server to version 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2, 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2, 5:6.0.16-2, or 5:7.0~rc2-2.

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