Vulnerability Description
The login function in lib/lawn.rb in the lawn-login gem 0.0.7 for Ruby places credentials on the curl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn-Login Project | Lawn-Login | 0.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/lawn-login-0.0.7.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/lawn-login-0.0.7.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5000?
CVE-2014-5000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The login function in lib/lawn.rb in the lawn-login gem 0.0.7 for Ruby places credentials on the curl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How severe is CVE-2014-5000?
CVE-2014-5000 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-2014-5000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lawn-Login Project Lawn-Login.