CVE-2016-10655 clang-extra downloads Resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the clang-extra npm 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-2016-10655?
CVE-2016-10655 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne clang-extra 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
The clang-extra module installs LLVM's clang-extra tools. clang-extra 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10655?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including clang-extra. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
clang-extra npm | All versions to 0.1.1 | None |
clang-extra npm | All versions to 0.1.1 | None |
Products include Clang-Extra Project Clang-Extra.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10655 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10655 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10655 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59m2-j944-839w.