Vulnerabilities in pkg:gem/point-cli

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mc8m-x6hf-cw2g
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-4997 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) point-cli allows local users to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Point cli libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves point-cli allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:gem/point-cli

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:gem/point-cli. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-mc8m-x6hf-cw2g CVE-2014-4997 HIGH point-cli allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process

CVE-2014-4997 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-4997
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mc8m-x6hf-cw2g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Point cli
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2014-4997

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

point-cli fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade point-cli to Latest secure release
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 point-cli

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-4997, inspect your project dependencies for Point cli:

inspect dependencies for point-cli

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Point cli in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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 Point cli, 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

`lib/commands/setup.rb` in the point-cli gem 0.0.1 for Ruby places credentials on the curl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

CVE-2014-4997 Affected Point cli Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
point-cli
gem/point-cli
RubyGems
≤ 0.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-4997 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4997
Point cli Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229054941/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68735
Point cli Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/16
Point cli Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/point-cl... WEB
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/point-cli-0.0.1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4997?
CVE-2014-4997 is a security vulnerability in Point cli involving point-cli allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Point cli versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: point-cli.
What version fixes CVE-2014-4997?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is point-cli affected?
Yes, point-cli is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4997?
CVE-2014-4997 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-4997?
CVE-2014-4997 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-2014-4997?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for point-cli'. 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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