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CVE-2014-5004
brbackup exposes database password to unauthorized users
Impact
lib/brbackup.rb in the brbackup gem 0.1.1 for Ruby places the database password on the mysql command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubygems | brbackup | = 0.1.1 | none recorded |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Brbackup Project | Brbackup | Version 0.1.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/10/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68506
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/brbackup-0.1.1.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vqcm-7f7f-r539
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5004
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/brbackup/CVE-2014-5004.yml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200229054738/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68506