CVE-2019-10091: High severity apache geode vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

When TLS is enabled with ssl-endpoint-identification-enabled set to true, Apache Geode fails to perform hostname verification of the entries in the certificate SAN during the SSL handshake. This could compromise intra-cluster communication using a man-in-the-middle attack.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.geode:geode-core<1.10.0
1.10.0
Apache Geode=1.9.0

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 10, 2022
Advisory Published
08:51 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-10091?

CVE-2019-10091 is a vulnerability in Apache Geode that occurs when TLS is enabled with ssl-endpoint-identification-enabled set to true, which causes the failure of hostname verification during the SSL handshake.

2

How does CVE-2019-10091 affect Apache Geode?

CVE-2019-10091 affects Apache Geode by compromising intra-cluster communication through a man-in-the-middle attack.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-10091?

The severity level of CVE-2019-10091 is high with a CVSS score of 7.4.

4

Which versions of Apache Geode are affected by CVE-2019-10091?

Apache Geode versions 1.9.0 and 1.10.0 (up to exclusive) are affected by CVE-2019-10091.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-10091?

To fix CVE-2019-10091, upgrade to Apache Geode version 1.10.0 or later.

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