CVE-2014-4996

Description

lib/vlad/dba/mysql.rb in the VladTheEnterprising gem 0.2 for Ruby allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/my.cnf.#{target_host}.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory dhs.org Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68731 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5 third party advisory mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94744 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/14 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/VladTheEnterprising-0.2.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4996?
CVE-2014-4996 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4996?
To fix CVE-2014-4996, 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-2014-4996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-4996 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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