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GSD-2014-4992
Vulnerability from gsd - Updated: 2014-06-30 00:00Details
cap-strap Gem for Ruby contains a flaw that is due to the application exposing credential information in plaintext in the process table listing. This may allow a local attacker to gain access to credential information.
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