CVE-2014-4999 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kajam Project	Kajam	1.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/kajam-1.0.3.rc2.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/kajam-1.0.3.rc2.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-4999?

CVE-2014-4999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2014-4999?

CVE-2014-4999 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-2014-4999?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kajam Project Kajam.