Vulnerability Description
lib/cap-strap/helpers.rb in the cap-strap gem 0.1.5 for Ruby places credentials on the useradd command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cap-Strap Project | Cap-Strap | 0.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/cap-strap-0.1.5.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/cap-strap-0.1.5.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4992?
CVE-2014-4992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). lib/cap-strap/helpers.rb in the cap-strap gem 0.1.5 for Ruby places credentials on the useradd command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How severe is CVE-2014-4992?
CVE-2014-4992 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cap-Strap Project Cap-Strap.