CVE-2014-1835 Echor Ruby Gem credentials can be stolen via process table monitoring
Local attackers can steal login credentials by monitoring the process table in the echor Ruby gem.
- 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-2014-1835?
CVE-2014-1835 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to steal the login credentials by watching the process table.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1835?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including echor. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
echor RubyGems | All versions to 0.1.6 | None |
echor RubyGems | All versions to 0.1.6 | None |
Products include Echor Project Echor.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1835?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1835 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-1835 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1835 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4gx-p3x5-m987.