CVE-2016-10564 Downloads Resources over HTTP in apk-parser
An attacker can achieve remote code execution by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the apk-parser library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10564?
CVE-2016-10564 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne apk-parser node module, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
apk-parser is a tool to extract Android Manifest info from an APK file. apk-parser versions below 0.1.6 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10564?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including apk-parser. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
apk-parser npm | All versions | 0.1.6 |
apk-parser npm | All versions | 0.1.6 |
Products include Apk-Parser Project Apk-Parser.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10564?
Upgrade apk-parser to 0.1.6 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx.