CVE-2020-10997: Infoleak

Published Apr 27, 2020
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Updated

Percona XtraBackup before 2.4.20 unintentionally writes the command line to any resulting backup file output. This may include sensitive arguments passed at run time. In addition, when --history is passed at run time, this command line is also written to the PERCONASCHEMA.xtrabackuphistory table.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Percona XtraBackup>=2.4.11<2.4.20
Percona XtraBackup>=8.0.4<8.0.11

Event History

Apr 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:38 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10997?

CVE-2020-10997 is a vulnerability in Percona XtraBackup before 2.4.20 that unintentionally writes the command line to any resulting backup file output, including sensitive arguments passed at runtime.

2

How does CVE-2020-10997 affect Percona XtraBackup?

CVE-2020-10997 affects Percona XtraBackup versions before 2.4.20 and versions between 8.0.4 and 8.0.11. It may result in the disclosure of command line arguments passed at runtime.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10997?

CVE-2020-10997 has a severity rating of 6.5 out of 10 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-10997?

To fix CVE-2020-10997, upgrade to Percona XtraBackup version 2.4.20 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-10997?

For more information about CVE-2020-10997, you can refer to the following references: [link1](https://jira.percona.com/browse/PXB-2142) and [link2](https://www.percona.com/blog/2020/04/16/cve-2020-10997-percona-xtrabackup-information-disclosure-of-command-line-arguments/)

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