CVE-2016-10568: Insecure Resource Download in geoip-lite-country
Summary
CVE-2016-10568: Downloads Resources over HTTP in geoip-lite-country. Affects geoip-lite-country versions < 1.1.4. Fixed in 1.1.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
geoip-lite-country is an npm package that provides country-level geolocation data based on IP addresses. It is commonly used in web applications to determine the country of origin for incoming requests. The package relies on downloading resources over HTTP, which introduces a security vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in geoip-lite-country arises from insecurely downloading resources over HTTP. This means that if an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read these resources at will. The severity of the impact depends on the behavior of the package, ranging from potential exposure of sensitive information to remote code execution.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.1.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The geoip-lite-country package is vulnerable to insecure resource downloads over HTTP. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update to version 1.1.4 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
geoip-lite-country is an npm package that provides country-level geolocation data based on IP addresses. It is commonly used in web applications to determine the country of origin for incoming requests.
The impact of this vulnerability can vary depending on the behavior of the package. It ranges from potential exposure of sensitive information to remote code execution.
To fix this vulnerability, update to version 1.1.4 or later of the geoip-lite-country package.
No, there are no mentioned workarounds for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database.
