CVE-2016-10617 Downloads Resources over HTTP in box2d-native
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the box2d-native Node.js module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10617?
CVE-2016-10617 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne box2d-native node module, published on 1 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
box2d-native 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-2016-10617?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including box2d-native. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
box2d-native npm | All versions to 0.0.8 | None |
box2d-native npm | All versions to 0.0.8 | None |
Products include Box2d-Native Project Box2d-Native.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10617?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10617 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10617 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-362x-34h3-h6h6.