📄 Description (English)
Debian-specific Redis Server Lua Sandbox Escape Vulnerability — Redis is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2022-0543 is a critical Debian-specific Lua sandbox escape vulnerability in Redis that allows unauthenticated remote code execution with a CVSS score of 9.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw through Lua scripting capabilities to break out of the sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. This vulnerability poses an immediate threat to organizations running Redis on Debian-based systems, particularly those exposed to untrusted networks.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 21, 2026 11:20
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability critically impacts Saudi organizations relying on Redis for caching and data management, particularly: (1) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) using Redis for transaction processing and session management; (2) Government agencies (NCA oversight) utilizing Redis in critical infrastructure; (3) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily) using Redis for subscriber data and network services; (4) E-commerce and fintech platforms processing payment transactions; (5) Healthcare institutions storing patient data. The Debian-specific nature means organizations running Redis on Ubuntu Server, Debian Linux, or derivative distributions are at highest risk. Exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, lateral movement, and service disruption.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Telecommunications
Healthcare
E-commerce and Fintech
Energy and Utilities
Retail
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Redis instances running on Debian-based systems using: redis-cli INFO server | grep os
2. Restrict network access to Redis ports (default 6379) using firewall rules - allow only trusted internal IPs
3. Disable Lua scripting if not required: Set 'disable-protected-mode no' and implement ACLs
4. Enable Redis AUTH with strong passwords (minimum 32 characters) and rotate immediately
PATCHING:
5. Update Redis to version 6.2.7, 7.0.0 or later on all Debian systems
6. For Debian/Ubuntu: apt-get update && apt-get upgrade redis-server
7. Verify patch installation: redis-server --version
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
8. Implement network segmentation - isolate Redis to internal networks only
9. Deploy WAF/IPS rules to block Lua script injection patterns
10. Monitor for suspicious EVAL/EVALSHA commands in Redis logs
11. Implement Redis module restrictions and disable dangerous commands
DETECTION:
12. Monitor Redis logs for: EVAL, EVALSHA, SCRIPT LOAD commands from untrusted sources
13. Alert on any connection attempts to port 6379 from external networks
14. Track process execution spawned by redis-server process
15. Implement SIEM rules for Redis command anomalies
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع مثيلات Redis التي تعمل على أنظمة قائمة على Debian باستخدام: redis-cli INFO server | grep os
2. تقييد الوصول إلى منافذ Redis (الافتراضي 6379) باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية - السماح فقط بعناوين IP الداخلية الموثوقة
3. تعطيل البرمجة النصية Lua إذا لم تكن مطلوبة: تعيين 'disable-protected-mode no' وتنفيذ ACLs
4. تفعيل مصادقة Redis بكلمات مرور قوية (32 حرفاً على الأقل) والتناوب فوراً
التصحيح:
5. تحديث Redis إلى الإصدار 6.2.7 أو 7.0.0 أو أحدث على جميع أنظمة Debian
6. لـ Debian/Ubuntu: apt-get update && apt-get upgrade redis-server
7. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح: redis-server --version
الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
8. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة - عزل Redis إلى الشبكات الداخلية فقط
9. نشر قواعد WAF/IPS لحجب أنماط حقن Lua
10. مراقبة أوامر EVAL/EVALSHA المريبة في سجلات Redis
11. تنفيذ قيود وحدة Redis وتعطيل الأوامر الخطرة
الكشف:
12. مراقبة سجلات Redis بحثاً عن: أوامر EVAL و EVALSHA و SCRIPT LOAD من مصادر غير موثوقة
13. التنبيه على أي محاولات اتصال بالمنفذ 6379 من شبكات خارجية
14. تتبع تنفيذ العمليات التي يتم إطلاقها بواسطة عملية redis-server
15. تنفيذ قواعد SIEM لشذوذ أوامر Redis
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of system use
ECC 2024 A.13.1.1 - Network security perimeter
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Vulnerability Management
PR.IP-12 - Software, firmware, and information integrity checks
DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
RS.MI-1 - Incidents are contained
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Monitoring system use
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
A.13.1.1 - Network security perimeter
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
Requirement 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed
Requirement 11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scans
Requirement 2.2.4 - Configure system security parameters
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Redis:Debian-specific Redis Servers