Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4999
vendor/plugins/dataset/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb in the kajam gem 1.0.3.rc2 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the (1) mysqldump command line in the capture function and (2) mysql command line in the restore function, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2014-4999
- cpe:2.3:a:kajam_project:kajam:1.0.3:rc2:*:*:*:ruby:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4999
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4999
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4999
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4999
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http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/kajam-1.0.3.rc2.html
Exploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
oss-security - Re: Vulnerability Report for Ruby Gem codders-dataset-1.3.2.1 (etc.)Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/19
oss-security - Vulnerability Report for Ruby Gem kajam-1.0.3.rc2Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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