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CVE-2024-46981

7.0 · HIGH

Redis is an open source, in-memory database that persists on disk.

Published Jan 6, 2025CWE-416EPSS 8.18%

Overview

CVE-2024-46981 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Redis is an open source, in-memory database that persists on disk. An authenticated user may use a specially crafted Lua script to manipulate the garbage collector and potentially lead to remote code execution. The problem is fixed in 7.4.2, 7.2.7, and 6.2.17. An additional workaround to mitigate the problem without patching the redis-server executable is to prevent users from executing Lua scripts. This can be done using ACL to restrict EVAL and EVALSHA commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/6.2.17GitHubgithub.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.2.7GitHubgithub.com/redis/redis/releases/tag/7.4.2GitHubgithub.com/redis/redis/security/advisories/GHSA-39h2-x6c4-6w4cReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00018.htmlRefwww.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2024-46981-detect-redis-vulnerabilityRefwww.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2024-46981-mitigate-redis-vulnerability

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46981?

CVE-2024-46981 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-46981?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-46981?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-46981?

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