Vulnerability Description
The version checking subroutine in percona-toolkit before 2.2.13 and xtrabackup before 2.2.9 was vulnerable to silent HTTP downgrade attacks and Man In The Middle attacks in which the server response could be modified to allow the attacker to respond with modified command payload and have the client return additional running configuration information leading to an information disclosure of running configuration of MySQL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Percona | Toolkit | <= 2.2.12 |
| Percona | Xtrabackup | <= 2.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/percona-toolkit/+bug/1408375Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.percona.com/blog/2015/05/06/percona-security-advisory-cve-2015-1027/ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/percona-toolkit/+bug/1408375Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.percona.com/blog/2015/05/06/percona-security-advisory-cve-2015-1027/ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1027?
CVE-2015-1027 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The version checking subroutine in percona-toolkit before 2.2.13 and xtrabackup before 2.2.9 was vulnerable to silent HTTP downgrade attacks and Man In The Middle attacks in which the server response ...
How severe is CVE-2015-1027?
CVE-2015-1027 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1027?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Percona Toolkit, Percona Xtrabackup.