CVE-2021-21390: MITM modification of request bodies in MinIO
MinIO is an open-source high performance object storage service and it is API compatible with Amazon S3 cloud storage service. In MinIO before version RELEASE.2021-03-17T02-33-02Z, there is a vulnerability which enables MITM modification of request bodies that are meant to have integrity guaranteed by chunk signatures. In a PUT request using aws-chunked encoding, MinIO ordinarily verifies signatures at the end of a chunk. This check can be skipped if the client sends a false chunk size that is much greater than the actual data sent: the server accepts and completes the request without ever reaching the end of the chunk + thereby without ever checking the chunk signature. This is fixed in version RELEASE.2021-03-17T02-33-02Z. As a workaround one can avoid using "aws-chunked" encoding-based chunk signature upload requests instead use TLS. MinIO SDKs automatically disable chunked encoding signature when the server endpoint is configured with TLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21390?
CVE-2021-21390 has a medium severity level, allowing for potential man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21390?
To fix CVE-2021-21390, you should upgrade to MinIO version RELEASE.2021-03-17T02-33-02Z or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21390?
CVE-2021-21390 affects all MinIO versions prior to RELEASE.2021-03-17T02-33-02Z.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21390?
CVE-2021-21390 is a vulnerability that enables man-in-the-middle modifications of request bodies.
Can CVE-2021-21390 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2021-21390 could potentially lead to data breaches due to unauthorized alterations of request data.