CVE-2009-2899 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read database passwords from process arguments in the Sybase monitoring script, exposing sensitive credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2899?
CVE-2009-2899 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2899?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Hyperic Hq.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2899?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2899 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2899 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppjc-pm9w-w6q7.