CVE-2017-16003 windows-build-tools downloads Resources over HTTP
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-16003?
CVE-2017-16003 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne windows-build-tools node module, published on 29 May 2018.
Official description
windows-build-tools is a module for installing C++ Build Tools for Windows using npm. windows-build-tools versions below 1.0.0 download 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.
Weakness: CWE-311
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16003?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including windows-build-tools. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
windows-build-tools npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
windows-build-tools npm | All versions | 1.0.0 |
Products include Windows-Build-Tools Project Windows-Build-Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16003?
Upgrade windows-build-tools to 1.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2017-16003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p47-w5xp-f4xr.