CVE-2014-4998

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

test/tc_database.rb in the lean-ruport gem 0.3.8 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: —
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2018

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/18
cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
cve@mitrehttp://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/lean-ruport-0.3.8.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/18
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/lean-ruport-0.3.8.html

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What is CVE-2014-4998?

CVE-2014-4998 is a high vulnerability published on January 10, 2018. test/tc_database.rb in the lean-ruport gem 0.3.8 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

When was CVE-2014-4998 disclosed?

CVE-2014-4998 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 10, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4998?

CVE-2014-4998 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2014-4998?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-4998, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2014-4998

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