CVE-2015-2179 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The xaviershay-dm-rails gem 0.10.3.8 for Ruby allows local users to discover MySQL credentials by listing a process and its arguments.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xaviershay-Dm-Rails Porject	Xaviershay-Dm-Rails	0.10.3.8

References

http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=115ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=115ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-2179?

CVE-2015-2179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The xaviershay-dm-rails gem 0.10.3.8 for Ruby allows local users to discover MySQL credentials by listing a process and its arguments.

How severe is CVE-2015-2179?

CVE-2015-2179 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-2015-2179?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xaviershay-Dm-Rails Porject Xaviershay-Dm-Rails.