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CVE-2026-23479 Authenticated Redis RCE: Detection & IOCs
An authenticated use-after-free in Redis chains to remote code execution. 9 detection rules, 12 IOCs, 8 ATT&CK techniques and a free Splunk SPL rule.
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Chapters
- 0:00The hookMemory flaw undetected in Redis for 2+ years.
- 0:04The storyAn AI tool found memory corruption in Redis.
- 0:11Attack pathReportedly authenticate and leak heap via Lua.
- 0:29AttributionNo threat actor is attributed.
- 0:33Indicators of compromise2 indicators to hunt: 1 path and 1 package name.
- 0:39MITRE ATT&CK techniques8 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to impact.
- 0:43Remediation5 steps now: Upgrade Redis CE/OSS to a fixed release.
- 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
Transcript
0:00Memory flaw undetected in Redis for 2+ years.
0:05An AI tool found memory corruption in Redis.
0:08Full exploit chain now public.
0:11Reportedly authenticate and leak heap via Lua.
0:14Park bloated client on stream read-block.
0:17Lower memory limit to trigger heap corruption.
0:20Reclaim slot with forged client.
0:22Corrupt memory entries to enable arbitrary command execution.
0:29No threat actor is attributed. Confidence: none.
0:332 indicators to hunt: 1 path and 1 package name.
0:398 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to impact.
0:445 steps now: Upgrade Redis CE/OSS to a fixed release.
0:519 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
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