Vulnerability Description
lib/vlad/dba/mysql.rb in the VladTheEnterprising gem 0.2 for Ruby allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/my.cnf.#{target_host}.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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/68731Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/VladTheEnterprising-0.2.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94744Third 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/68731Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/VladTheEnterprising-0.2.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94744Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4996?
CVE-2014-4996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). lib/vlad/dba/mysql.rb in the VladTheEnterprising gem 0.2 for Ruby allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/my.cnf.#{target_host}.
How severe is CVE-2014-4996?
CVE-2014-4996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vladtheenterprising Project Vladtheenterprising.