CVE-2016-10577 ibm_db downloads Resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the ibm_db Node.js module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10577?
CVE-2016-10577 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne ibm_db node module, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ibm_db is an asynchronous/synchronous interface for node.js to IBM DB2 and IBM Informix. ibm_db before 1.0.2 downloads 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-2016-10577?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ibm_db. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ibm_db npm | All versions | 1.0.2 |
ibm_db npm | All versions | 1.0.2 |
Products include Ibm Ibm Db.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10577?
Upgrade ibm_db to 1.0.2 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4qp-h3m6-785f.