high7.8
CVE-2014-4999
kajam allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process
Impact
`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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubygems | kajam | <= 1.0.3.rc2 | none recorded |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kajam Project | Kajam | Version 1.0.3 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/kajam-1.0.3.rc2.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4ph7-5c44-pppv
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4999