CVE-2023-41056
redis: Heap Buffer Overflow may lead to potential remote code execution
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
Review impact separately from score.
Published · January 9, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Redis. When processing a certain sequence of payloads, Redis may incorrectly handle the resizing of memory buffers, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially resulting in a denial of service or remote code execution.
Statement
The redis package, as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, and RHSCL is not affected by this vulnerability because the vulnerable code was introduced in a newer version of redis. However, the redis:7 module as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 is affected.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow