CVE-2024-46981: Redis' Lua library commands may lead to remote code execution
First published: Mon Jan 06 2025(Updated: )
Last updated 8 January 2025
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ioredis | <7.4.2<7.2.7<6.2.17 | |
| debian/redict | 7.3.2+ds-1 | |
| debian/redis | <=5:6.0.16-1+deb11u2<=5:7.0.15-1~deb12u2 | 5:6.0.16-1+deb11u5 5:7.0.15-1~deb12u3 5:7.0.15-3 |
| debian/valkey | 8.0.2+dfsg1-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/redis/redis/security/advisories/GHSA-39h2-x6c4-6w4c
- https://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/6.2.17
- https://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.2.7
- https://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.4.2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00018.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0400
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0398
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0399
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0566
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0595
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0640
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0693
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0689
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0685
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0692
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2336004
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-46981
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46981
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-46981
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-46981
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-46981
- https://github.com/redis/redis/commit/e344b2b5879aa52870e6838212dfb78b7968fcbf
- https://codeberg.org/redict/redict/issues/60
- https://codeberg.org/redict/redict/commit/d12b0cf438664a14999b23a6a1c5b6f39a5f7e37
- https://github.com/valkey-io/valkey/commit/4ffd3ebdeb028d0b9e50cf5986e9f1b6a2e1c031
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46981?
CVE-2024-46981 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46981?
To fix CVE-2024-46981, upgrade your Redis installation to version 7.4.2, 7.2.7, or 6.2.17.
What versions of Redis are affected by CVE-2024-46981?
CVE-2024-46981 affects all Redis versions prior to 7.4.2, 7.2.7, and 6.2.17.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-46981 without authentication?
No, an attacker must be an authenticated user to exploit CVE-2024-46981.
What type of vulnerability is identified by CVE-2024-46981?
CVE-2024-46981 is a code execution vulnerability that arises from improper handling of the Lua scripting functionality in Redis.
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