CVE-2014-0135: Kafo Kafo Allows Local Users To Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hxvp-655x-xxqv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0135 is a LOW kafo allows local users to vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Kafo libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves kafo allows local users to obtain passwords and other sensitive information by reading default_values.yaml. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.17, 0.5.2.

CVE-2014-0135 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0135
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hxvp-655x-xxqv
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Kafo
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0135

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

kafo fixed: 0.3.17 
Upgrade kafo to 0.3.17
kafo fixed: 0.5.2 
Upgrade kafo to 0.5.2
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 kafo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-0135, inspect your project dependencies for Kafo:

inspect dependencies for kafo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Kafo in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.17), 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 General Security Weakness. In Kafo, 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

Kafo before 0.3.17 and 0.4.x before 0.5.2, as used by Foreman, uses world-readable permissions for `default_values.yaml`, which allows local users to obtain passwords and other sensitive information by reading the file.

CVE-2014-0135 Affected Kafo Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.170.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
kafo
gem/kafo
RubyGems
< 0.3.17
0.3.17
kafo
gem/kafo
RubyGems
≥ 0.4.0
< 0.5.2
0.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0135 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0135
Kafo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/kafo/CVE-2014-0135.yml
Kafo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/theforeman/kafo
Kafo Security Information SECURITY
http://theforeman.org/security.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0135?
CVE-2014-0135 is a security vulnerability in Kafo involving Kafo allows local users to obtain passwords and other sensitive information by reading default_values.yaml under General Security Weakness.
Which Kafo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.17, 0.5.2 across affected packages: kafo.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0135?
Upgrading to 0.3.17, 0.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kafo affected?
Yes, kafo is affected in releases prior to 0.3.17, 0.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.17, 0.5.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0135?
CVE-2014-0135 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2014-0135?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for kafo'. 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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