CVE-2014-4999 kajam allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process
Local attackers can read MySQL passwords from process listings because the kajam gem exposes them in command-line arguments.
- 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-2014-4999?
CVE-2014-4999 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
vendor/plugins/dataset/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb in the kajam gem 1.0.3.rc2 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the (1) mysqldump command line in the capture function and (2) mysql command line in the restore function, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4999?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including kajam. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
kajam RubyGems | All versions to 1.0.3.rc2 | None |
kajam RubyGems | All versions to 1.0.3.rc2 | None |
Products include Kajam Project Kajam.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4ph7-5c44-pppv.