CVE-2014-4997 point-cli allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process
Local attackers can read sensitive credentials from process listings due to exposure in curl command lines within the point-cli 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-2014-4997?
CVE-2014-4997 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
lib/commands/setup.rb in the point-cli gem 0.0.1 for Ruby places credentials on the curl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4997?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including point-cli. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
point-cli RubyGems | All versions to 0.0.1 | None |
point-cli RubyGems | All versions to 0.0.1 | None |
Products include Point-Cli Project Point-Cli.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mc8m-x6hf-cw2g.