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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | xtrabackup | 2.3.5-1.3 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10120-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10120-1 xtrabackup-2.3.5-1.3 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026