Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue can expose a Sybase database password on systems running SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3. A local user who can view running processes may see the password in script arguments. The main business risk is unauthorized database access using a monitoring credential. Exposure is likely limited to environments running SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 with the Sybase database plug-in configured. Risk depends on local user access to the monitoring host and the privileges assigned to the Sybase monitoring account. Treat this as a credential exposure issue requiring timely remediation where legacy Hyperic HQ monitors Sybase. Priority rises if the monitoring account has broad database permissions or many local users can access the monitoring server. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SpringSource Hyperic HQ to 4.3 or a vendor-supported fixed release.; Review SpringSource or VMware guidance for any product-specific remediation details.; Rotate Sybase database credentials used by the affected monitoring plug-in..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://jira.hyperic.com/browse/HHQ-1031CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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