CVE-2019-1000013 Hex authenticity of signed packages not validated
Attackers can modify packages undetected via malicious mirrors, leading to code execution when victims fetch packages.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-1000013?
CVE-2019-1000013 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Hex package manager hex_core version 0.3.0 and earlier contains a Signing oracle vulnerability in Package registry verification that can result in Package modifications not detected, allowing code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via victim fetches packages from malicious/compromised mirror. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.4.0.
Weakness: CWE-345
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1000013?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including hex_core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
hex_core Hex | All versions | 0.4.0 |
hex_core Hex | All versions | 0.4.0 |
Products include Hex Hex Core.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1000013?
Upgrade hex_core to 0.4.0 or later.
Is CVE-2019-1000013 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1000013 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q3cc-rr2c-87r6.