Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects Redis instances that allow Lua scripting. An authenticated, authorized user can run a specially crafted Lua script that corrupts memory in the embedded cjson library, potentially leading to Redis process compromise. It is serious, but not described as remotely exploitable without valid Redis access and scripting permission.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority patching and access-control item for Redis systems, especially shared or remotely reachable deployments. The main business concern is compromise of a trusted Redis service by someone with valid access, not unauthenticated internet-wide exploitation based on the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2022-24834 is a heap overflow in Redis Lua cjson handling, associated with CWE-122 and CWE-680. Sources describe heap corruption and potential remote code execution from a crafted Lua script. Redis versions 7.0.x before 7.0.12, 6.2.x before 6.2.13, and 6.0.x before 6.0.20 are listed as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Redis is reachable by application users, service accounts, operators, or tenants that can authenticate and execute Lua scripts. Internet exposure, shared Redis environments, weak credential control, or broad Redis privileges increase business risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector, high complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. Practical exploitation requires authenticated and authorized Redis access capable of running Lua scripts.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on Redis version, scripting capability, and trust boundaries around authenticated users. Evidence is clear for affected versions and fixed releases, but the bundle does not provide exploit-in-the-wild evidence or detailed exploitability conditions beyond crafted Lua script execution.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Redis to 7.0.12, 6.2.13, or 6.0.20 as applicable.
- Apply Redis updates from your OS or appliance vendor when using packaged builds.
- Restrict Redis network access to trusted application paths and administrators.
- Review Redis accounts and remove scripting privileges where not required.
- Check embedded Redis use in vendor products against vendor advisories.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Redis versions across servers, containers, appliances, and managed environments.
- Confirm whether Lua scripting is enabled and who can execute scripts.
- Review Redis ACLs and service-account permissions for unnecessary scripting access.
- Verify patched versions after package or container image updates.
- Check vendor advisories for products that bundle Redis.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H15.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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-p8x2-9v9q-c838CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TDNNH2ONMVNBQ6LUIAOAGDNFPKXNST5K/CVE reference
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MIF5MAGYARYUMRFK7PQI7HYXMK2HZE5T/CVE reference
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230814-0006/CVE reference
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CWE details
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.