CVE-2009-2899

Name: CVE-2009-2899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-05T17:55:00.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Hyperic Hq	<= 4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2899?

The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.

How severe is CVE-2009-2899?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2899?

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Source: NVD / NIST