# 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 passw

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-12-05 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://jira.hyperic.com/browse/HHQ-1031
- http://communities.vmware.com/thread/348773
- http://support.springsource.com/security/CVE-2009-2899

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