CVE-2020-17516: Apache Cassandra doesn't enforce encryption setting on inbound 
internode connections

Severity:
Important

Vendor:
The Apache Software Foundation

Versions Affected:
Cassandra 2.1.0 to 2.1.22
Cassandra 2.2.0 to 2.2.19
Cassandra 3.0.0 to 3.0.23
Cassandra 3.11.0 to 3.11.9

Description:
When using ‘dc’ or ‘rack’ internode_encryption setting, a Cassandra instance 
allows both encrypted
and unencrypted connections. A misconfigured node or a malicious user can use 
the unencrypted
connection despite not being in the same rack or dc, and bypass mutual TLS 
requirement.

Mitigation:
Users of ALL versions should switch from ‘dc’ or ‘rack’ to ‘all’ 
internode_encryption setting, as they are inherently insecure
3.0.x users should additionally upgrade to 3.0.24
3.11.x users should additionally upgrade to 3.11.24

Credit:
This issue was discoverd by Jon Meredith
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