CVE-2023-28425: Specially crafted MSETNX command can lead to denial-of-service

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

Redis is an in-memory database that persists on disk. Starting in version 7.0.8 and prior to version 7.0.10, authenticated users can use the MSETNX command to trigger a runtime assertion and termination of the Redis server process. The problem is fixed in Redis version 7.0.10.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Redis redis>=7.0.8<7.0.10

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Redis vulnerability?

CVE-2023-28425.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-28425?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-28425 is medium with a value of 5.5.

3

What is affected by CVE-2023-28425?

Redis versions 7.0.8 to 7.0.10 are affected by CVE-2023-28425.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-28425?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-28425 by using the MSETNX command to trigger a runtime assertion and termination of the Redis server process.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-28425?

To fix CVE-2023-28425, update Redis to version 7.0.10 or later.

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