# CVE-2022-0543: It was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape

Affects Debian packages of redis that provide the Lua library as a dynamic library. Fixed in Debian package version 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2.

- Severity: CVSS 10.0 (Critical), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-03-28, remediation due 2022-04-18
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2
- Published: 2022-02-18 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

The Redis persistent key-value database, as packaged for Debian systems, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker could escape the Lua sandbox and potentially execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected server.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Debian redis: version range not reported

## Description

It was discovered, that redis, a persistent key-value database, due to a packaging issue, is prone to a (Debian-specific) Lua sandbox escape, which could result in remote code execution.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Debian redis, upgrade to a fixed version (5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

A packaging issue in Debian's redis build allows the Lua sandbox to be escaped. An attacker who can run arbitrary Lua code could potentially execute arbitrary shell commands, which the advisory describes as potentially leading to remote code execution.

Source: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1005787, https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The issue is limited to Debian packages of redis where the Lua library is provided as a dynamic library, and it requires the ability to execute arbitrary Lua code. Compare the installed Debian redis package version with 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2 to see whether it predates the fix.

Source: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1005787, https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade the Debian redis package to 5:5.0.14-1+deb10u2 or a later version.

Source: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1005787, https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-03-28, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2022-0543

## Related

- Browse: [CISA KEV entries](https://cve.now/kev.md) · [Critical entries](https://cve.now/critical.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://bugs.debian.org/1005787
- https://www.ubercomp.com/posts/2022-01-20_redis_on_debian_rce
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2022/msg00048.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5081
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0004/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166885/Redis-Lua-Sandbox-Escape.html

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