VDB-111585 · CVE-2014-4991 · BID 68733

codders-dataset Gem 1.3.2.1 on Ruby MySqlDump Command Line mysql.rb Process information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in codders-dataset Gem 1.3.2.1 on Ruby. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb of the component MySqlDump Command Line. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure (Process). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4991. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in codders-dataset Gem 1.3.2.1 on Ruby (Ruby Gem). This affects an unknown code block in the library lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb of the component MySqlDump Command Line. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Process). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

(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.

The bug was discovered 06/30/2014. The weakness was published 01/10/2018 by Larry W. Cashdollar (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4991 since 07/16/2014. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1290 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 68733†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Process
Class: Information disclosure / Process
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/30/2014 🔍
07/16/2014 +16 days 🔍
07/18/2014 +2 days 🔍
01/10/2018 +1272 days 🔍
01/10/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/11/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/29/2021 +1114 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Larry W. Cashdollar (Larry W. Cashdollar)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-4991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111585
SecurityFocus: 68733 - codders-dataset Multiple Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2018 08:01
Updated: 01/29/2021 15:18
Changes: 01/11/2018 08:01 (65), 12/21/2019 07:52 (1), 01/29/2021 15:18 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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