CVE-2009-5066
First published: Mon Aug 13 2012(Updated: )
twiddle.sh in JBoss AS 5.0 and EAP 5.0 and earlier accepts credentials as command-line arguments, which allows local users to read the credentials by listing the process and its arguments.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Community Application Server | =5.0.0 | |
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =5.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://objectopia.com/2009/10/01/securing-jmx-invoker-layer-in-jboss/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/20/1
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBPAPP-3391?_sscc=t
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/23/2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0194.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51984
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0195.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52054
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0198.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0197.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0191.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0196.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0221.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0193.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0192.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0533.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5066?
CVE-2009-5066 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5066?
To fix CVE-2009-5066, avoid passing sensitive credentials as command-line arguments and use environmental variables or configuration files instead.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-5066?
CVE-2009-5066 affects users of JBoss AS 5.0 and EAP 5.0 and earlier versions.
What kind of exposure does CVE-2009-5066 cause?
CVE-2009-5066 can lead to local users being able to view sensitive credentials by listing the process arguments.
Is CVE-2009-5066 still relevant today?
While JBoss AS 5.0 and EAP 5.0 are old versions, vulnerabilities like CVE-2009-5066 serve as important reminders about secure handling of credentials in applications.
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