Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Redis flaw affects only 32-bit platforms or 32-bit Redis builds. If exploitable conditions exist, a low-privileged user could cause memory corruption, expose heap data, crash the service, or potentially run code. Most 64-bit deployments are likely unaffected, but legacy or embedded Redis instances need focused review.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any 32-bit Redis estate or product dependency. For confirmed 64-bit-only deployments, urgency is lower, but asset validation is still needed because the impact is severe when conditions match.
Technical view
Redis versions from 2.2 through fixed releases are affected by integer overflow and out-of-bounds read issues in BIT-family commands on 32-bit builds. The issue involves a very large proto-max-bulk-len setting and crafted BIT commands, with possible heap corruption, heap disclosure, denial of service, or remote code execution.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in legacy, embedded, appliance, or distribution-packaged Redis running on 32-bit systems. Standard 64-bit Redis deployments are not identified as affected by the source bundle.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not report CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation is not described as trivial: CVSS marks attack complexity high and privileges required low, and the vulnerable path depends on configuration conditions.
Researcher notes
Relevant weaknesses are CWE-125 and CWE-680. Focus validation on architecture, exact Redis version, package backports, ACL control over configuration changes, and whether untrusted authenticated users can reach BIT-command functionality. Do not assume exploit activity from this bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Redis to 5.0.13, 6.0.15, 6.2.5, or later supported vendor packages.
- Restrict unprivileged users from changing proto-max-bulk-len through CONFIG SET.
- Apply relevant Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, NetApp, or other vendor security updates.
- Review exposed Redis access; reduce network reachability to trusted clients only.
- Check current vendor guidance if running Redis in bundled appliances or managed products.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Redis versions and confirm whether each instance is 32-bit or 64-bit.
- Check whether deployed versions fall below 5.0.13, 6.0.15, or 6.2.5.
- Review ACLs for who can modify Redis configuration values.
- Identify Redis instances reachable by untrusted users or applications.
- Confirm operating-system packages include the vendor security update.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-125: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-680: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2021-32761 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/redis/redis/security/advisories/GHSA-8wxq-j7rp-g8wjCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210722 [SECURITY] [DLA 2717-1] redis security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- FEDORA-2021-10d54c261fCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2021-76cf1653b3CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0004/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210827 [SECURITY] [DLA 2717-2] redis security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- DSA-5001CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- GLSA-202209-17CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
