CVE-2020-17516 (GCVE-0-2020-17516)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-02-03 16:40 – Updated: 2024-08-04 14:00
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Apache Cassandra versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.22, 2.2.0 to 2.2.19, 3.0.0 to 3.0.23, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.9, when using 'dc' or 'rack' internode_encryption setting, allows both encrypted and unencrypted internode connections. A misconfigured node or a malicious user can use the unencrypted connection despite not being in the same rack or dc, and bypass mutual TLS requirement.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- CWE-290 - Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cassandr… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
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| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-2021052… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcb16f36cafa… | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r81243a412a3… | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Apache Cassandra |
Affected:
2.1.0 to 2.1.22
Affected: 2.2.0 to 2.2.19 Affected: 3.0.0 to 3.0.23 Affected: 3.11.0 to 3.11.9 |
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