CVE-2016-10640 Downloads Resources over HTTP in node-thulac
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the node-thulac library.
- 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-2016-10640?
CVE-2016-10640 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne node-thulac node module, published on 4 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
node-thulac is a node binding for thulac. node-thulac 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-2016-10640?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-thulac. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-thulac npm | All versions to 2.1.3 | None |
node-thulac npm | All versions to 2.1.3 | None |
Products include Geohey Node-Thulac.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10640?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10640 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10640 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2w9-rm58-mhm9.