Description
Percona XtraBackup before 2.1.6 uses a constant string for the initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for local users to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and conduct plaintext attacks.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 2.1/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00044.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/11
- http://www.percona.com/doc/percona-xtrabackup/2.1/release-notes/2.1/2.1.6.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00044.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/11
- http://www.percona.com/doc/percona-xtrabackup/2.1/release-notes/2.1/2.1.6.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 13, 2013
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified