CVE-2009-2899

Description

The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory springsource.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jira.hyperic.com/browse/HHQ-1031
http://communities.vmware.com/thread/348773
http://support.springsource.com/security/CVE-2009-2899 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2899?
CVE-2009-2899 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2899?
To fix CVE-2009-2899, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-2899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2899 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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