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.
Published: 2021-02-03
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-0769 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-2vxm-vp4c-fjfw Authentication Bypass in Apache Cassandra
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Apache Cassandra
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-04T14:00:48.346Z

Reserved: 2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2020-17516

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2021-02-03T17:15:13.123

Modified: 2024-11-21T05:08:16.080

Link: CVE-2020-17516

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2021-02-02T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2020-17516 - Bugzilla

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