CVE-2015-3448: Rest client Rest-client Allows Local Users To Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mx9f-w8qq-q5jf
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3448 is a LOW rest-client allows local users to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Rest client libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves rest-client allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the log. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.3.

CVE-2015-3448 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3448
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mx9f-w8qq-q5jf
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Rest client
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-3448

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Rest client dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

rest-client fixed: 1.7.3 
Upgrade rest-client to 1.7.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for rest-client

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3448, inspect your project dependencies for Rest client:

inspect dependencies for rest-client

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rest client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Rest client, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

REST client for Ruby (aka rest-client) before 1.7.3 logs usernames and passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the log.

CVE-2015-3448 Affected Rest client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rest-client
gem/rest-client
RubyGems
< 1.7.3
1.7.3

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3448 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3448
Rest client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rest-client/rest-client/issues/349
Rest client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rest-client/rest-client
Rest client Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228154247/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74415
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00026.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3448?
CVE-2015-3448 is a security vulnerability in Rest client involving rest-client allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the log under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Rest client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.3 across affected packages: rest-client.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3448?
Upgrading to 1.7.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rest-client affected?
Yes, rest-client is affected in releases prior to 1.7.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3448?
CVE-2015-3448 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2015-3448?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for rest-client'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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