CVE-2016-10641 Downloads Resources over HTTP in node-bsdiff-android
The library downloads resources over HTTP, allowing attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks to intercept or modify data.
- 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-2016-10641?
CVE-2016-10641 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne node-bsdiff-android 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-bsdiff-android downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10641?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-bsdiff-android. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-bsdiff-android npm | All versions to 0.1.5 | None |
node-bsdiff-android npm | All versions to 0.1.5 | None |
Products include Node-Bsdiff-Android Project Node-Bsdiff-Android.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10641?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10641 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10641 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10641 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c2vr-2c89-ph88.