Vulnerability Description
The lynx gem before 1.0.0 for Ruby places the configured password on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing processes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx Project | Lynx | < 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/23ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/lynx-0.2.0.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/panthomakos/lynx/issues/3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/23ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/lynx-0.2.0.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/panthomakos/lynx/issues/3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5002?
CVE-2014-5002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The lynx gem before 1.0.0 for Ruby places the configured password on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing processes.
How severe is CVE-2014-5002?
CVE-2014-5002 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-2014-5002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lynx Project Lynx.