CVE-2014-4991 codders-dataset Process Table Local Plaintext Credential Disclosure
Local attackers can read database credentials from process listings due to insecure command-line argument handling in the codders-dataset 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-2014-4991?
CVE-2014-4991 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4991?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including codders-dataset. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
codders-dataset RubyGems | All versions to 1.3.2.1 | None |
codders-dataset RubyGems | All versions to 1.3.2.1 | None |
Products include Codders-Dataset Project Codders-Dataset.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4991 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4991 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4991 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9vv-fvw8-j6q3.