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CVE-2009-5066

2.1 · LOW

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.

Published Aug 13, 2012redhatCWE-255EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2009-5066 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat jboss_community_application_server. It was published on August 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update jboss_community_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5066?

CVE-2009-5066 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat jboss_community_application_server. It was published on August 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-5066?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-5066?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update jboss_community_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-5066?

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