CVE-2014-4993 — Vulnerability in backup-agoddard — CVE Details
HIGH
backup-agoddard and backup_checksum have Information Exposure vulnerability
Published May 14, 2022Updated November 8, 2023Source: osv
Summary
(1) `lib/backup/cli/utility.rb` in the `backup-agoddard` gem 3.0.28 and (2) `lib/backup/cli/utility.rb` in the `backup_checksum` gem 3.0.23 for Ruby place credentials on the openssl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Advisory Timeline
- First published May 14, 2022 (1612 days ago).
- Last revised November 8, 2023 — 543 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (2)
Affects 1 ecosystem: rubygems (2).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| backup-agoddard | rubygems | 3.0.27, 3.0.28 | Range-based data available |
| backup_checksum | rubygems | 3.0.23 | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-200Information ExposureMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.8 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4993ADVISORY
- https://github.com/agoddard/backupPACKAGE
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/11WEB
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/12WEB
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5WEB
- https://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup-agoddard-3.0.28.htmlWEB
- https://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup_checksum-3.0.23.htmlWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2014-4993?
- backup-agoddard and backup_checksum have Information Exposure vulnerability This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2014-4993?
- CVE-2014-4993 affects backup-agoddard and backup_checksum. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2014-4993 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
7.8
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
Also Known As
GHSA-wr5j-q359-6vr2
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