CVE-2020-17516
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CVE-2020-17516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cassandra | >= 2.1.0, <= 2.1.22 |
| Apache | Cassandra | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.19 |
| Apache | Cassandra | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.0.23 |
| Apache | Cassandra | >= 3.11.0, <= 3.11.9 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0002/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0002/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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