Vulnerability Description
Race condition in lib/vlad/dba/mysql.rb in the VladTheEnterprising gem 0.2 for Ruby allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the MySQL root password from a temporary file before it is removed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vladtheenterprising Project | Vladtheenterprising | 0.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68729Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/VladTheEnterprising-0.2.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94745Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68729Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/VladTheEnterprising-0.2.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94745Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4995?
CVE-2014-4995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Race condition in lib/vlad/dba/mysql.rb in the VladTheEnterprising gem 0.2 for Ruby allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the MySQL root password from a temporary file before i...
How severe is CVE-2014-4995?
CVE-2014-4995 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vladtheenterprising Project Vladtheenterprising.