Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Redis 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 has a heap overflow flaw triggered by a crafted XAUTOCLAIM command against a stream key in a specific state. The Redis advisory says this could potentially lead to remote code execution. The vendor fixed it in Redis 7.0.4.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where Redis 7.0.x is reachable by applications, users, or networks beyond a tightly controlled trust boundary. This is not marked as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but potential code execution against a data infrastructure component warrants prompt patch tracking.
Technical view
CVE-2022-31144 is a CWE-122 heap-based buffer overflow in Redis stream handling for XAUTOCLAIM. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 7.0 with low privileges, high attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected versions are Redis 7.0.0 to before 7.0.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running Redis 7.x releases before 7.0.4, specifically 7.0.0 through 7.0.3. Organizations using Redis through operating system packages, appliances, or embedded vendor products should verify vendor status rather than assuming upstream version strings tell the whole story.
Exploitation context
The bundle provides no evidence of CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires low privileges and a specific stream key state, with high complexity. Because the stated impact includes potential remote code execution, vulnerable internet-facing or broadly accessible Redis services should be treated seriously.
Researcher notes
The key constraints are XAUTOCLAIM, stream keys, a specific internal state, Redis 7.0.0-7.0.3, and high attack complexity. Do not broaden affected versions beyond the supplied range. The sources name the fix version but do not provide a safe compensating control.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Redis to version 7.0.4 or later.
- Apply Redis fixes supplied by your operating system or product vendor.
- Review NetApp and Gentoo advisories if those ecosystems apply.
- If patching is delayed, check vendor guidance for supported temporary mitigations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Redis deployments and record exact runtime versions.
- Flag Redis 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 7.0.3 as affected.
- Confirm patched systems report Redis 7.0.4 or later.
- Check vendor package advisories for backported fixes or affected embedded Redis copies.
Public sources used
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- 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: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-96f7-42fg-2jrhCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.0.4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220909-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-202209-17CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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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.