CVE-2014-4991 Information

Description

(1) lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb and (2) lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb in the codders-dataset gem 1.3.2.1 for Ruby place credentials on the mysqldump command line which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

CVSS Vector

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

Reference

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/8 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68733 http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/codders-dataset-1.3.2.1.html

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.8