CVE-2023-29195: Vitess VTAdmin users that can create shards can deny access to other functions
Vitess is a database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL through generalized sharding. Prior to version 16.0.2, users can either intentionally or inadvertently create a shard containing / characters from VTAdmin such that from that point on, anyone who tries to create a new shard from VTAdmin will receive an error. Attempting to view the keyspace(s) will also no longer work. Creating a shard using vtctldclient does not have the same problem because the CLI validates the input correctly. Version 16.0.2, corresponding to version 0.16.2 of the go module, contains a patch for this issue. Some workarounds are available. Always use vtctldclient to create shards, instead of using VTAdmin; disable creating shards from VTAdmin using RBAC; and/or delete the topology record for the offending shard using the client for your topology server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CVE-2023-29195 vulnerability affect?
CVE-2023-29195 affects Vitess, a database clustering system for MySQL.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29195?
The severity of CVE-2023-29195 is considered to be significant due to the potential for misconfiguration in shard creation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29195?
To fix CVE-2023-29195, upgrade to Vitess version 16.0.2 or later.
Can CVE-2023-29195 impact database performance?
Yes, CVE-2023-29195 can impact database performance due to improper shard configurations.
Is CVE-2023-29195 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2023-29195 can be easily exploited if users create shards with `/` characters.