CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-2029

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The automatic version check functionality in the tools in Percona Toolkit 2.1 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by leveraging the use of HTTP to download configuration information from v.percona.com.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can intercept data or install malware, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Percona Toolkit to the latest version and implement security measures such as using HTTPS for downloading configuration information.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The automatic version check functionality in the tools in Percona Toolkit 2.1 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of HTTP to download configuration information from v.percona.com.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS