CVE-2020-10997 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-10997 affecting Percona XtraBackup before 2.4.20. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Percona XtraBackup before 2.4.20 unintentionally writes sensitive command line arguments to backup files and the xtrabackup_history table.
Understanding CVE-2020-10997
What is CVE-2020-10997?
Percona XtraBackup before version 2.4.20 has a vulnerability that exposes sensitive command line arguments to backup files and a specific database table.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10997
This vulnerability could lead to the exposure of sensitive information passed as arguments during runtime, compromising the security and confidentiality of the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10997
Vulnerability Description
The issue in Percona XtraBackup before 2.4.20 allows the unintentional writing of command line arguments to backup files and the xtrabackup_history table.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Percona XtraBackup
- Vendor: Percona
- Versions affected: All versions before 2.4.20
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability occurs when specific arguments are passed at runtime, leading to the exposure of these arguments in backup files and the xtrabackup_history table.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Percona XtraBackup to version 2.4.20 or newer.
- Avoid passing sensitive information as command line arguments.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update security configurations.
- Implement access controls to restrict sensitive data exposure.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Percona to address this vulnerability.