CVE-2014-5002 lynx doesn't properly sanitize user input and exposes database password to unauthorized users
Local attackers can read sensitive passwords from process listings due to insecure command-line handling in the lynx 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
- Available
What is CVE-2014-5002?
CVE-2014-5002 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
The lynx gem before 1.0.0 for Ruby places the configured password on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing processes.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5002?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including lynx. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
lynx RubyGems | All versions | 1.0.0 |
lynx RubyGems | All versions | 1.0.0 |
Products include Lynx Project Lynx.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5002?
Upgrade lynx to 1.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2014-5002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94cq-7ccq-cmcm.