CVE-2022-36021 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2022-36021: Redis is an in-memory database that persists on disk. Authenticated users can use string matching commands (like `SCAN` or `KEYS`) with a specially crafted pattern to trigger a denial-of-service attack on Redis, causing it to hang and consume 100% CPU time. The problem is fixed in Redis versions 6.0

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Elevated exploitation risk

FIRST EPSS puts CVE-2022-36021's probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 60% (99th percentile of all CVEs)— well above the noise floor. Prioritize it.

EPSS:60% · 30-day exploit probability99th percentile

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2022-36021 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

redis→ fixed in5:6.0.16-1+deb11u3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y redis
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

redis→ fixed in5:7.0.9-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y redis
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

redis→ fixed in5:7.0.9-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y redis
```

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