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

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

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

Q: What is affected by CVE-2023-28425?

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

Q: 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.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2023-28425?

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

Published Mar 20, 2023

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Redis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 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

What is the vulnerability ID of this Redis vulnerability?

CVE-2023-28425.

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