CVE-2016-10658 Downloads Resources over HTTP in native-opencv
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the native-opencv npm package.
- 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-2016-10658?
CVE-2016-10658 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne native-opencv 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
native-opencv is the OpenCV library installed via npm native-opencv 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-2016-10658?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including native-opencv. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
native-opencv npm | All versions to 3.0.0 | None |
native-opencv npm | All versions to 3.0.0 | None |
Products include Native-Opencv Project Native-Opencv.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpww-j7xj-cj35.