CVE-2016-10602: Insecure Download of Executable in haxe
Summary
CVE-2016-10602: Downloads Resources over HTTP in haxe. Affects haxe versions < 5.0.10. Fixed in 5.0.10. How to fix ↓
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Background
Haxe is an open-source toolkit and programming language that allows developers to write cross-platform code. It provides a high-level, statically-typed language that can be compiled into various target languages, including JavaScript, C++, and more. Haxe is widely used for developing web, desktop, and mobile applications.
However, versions of haxe prior to 5.0.10 are vulnerable to an insecure download of an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This means that when haxe downloads resources, an attacker with privileged network position can intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one. If the compromised executable is executed, it can lead to code execution on the system running haxe.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in haxe arises from the insecure download of an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. When haxe downloads resources, it does not ensure the integrity and authenticity of the downloaded files. This allows an attacker with a privileged network position to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one. If the user unknowingly executes the compromised executable, the attacker can achieve code execution on the system running haxe. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially in scenarios where an attacker can manipulate network traffic.
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers associated with this vulnerability are CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data).
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.0.10
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The vulnerability in haxe that allows for the insecure download of an executable poses a significant risk to the integrity and security of the system running haxe. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to update haxe to version 5.0.10 or later. This update includes security enhancements that ensure the integrity and authenticity of downloaded resources. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Haxe is an open-source toolkit and programming language used for writing cross-platform code. It provides a high-level, statically-typed language that can be compiled into various target languages.
The vulnerability allows an attacker with a privileged network position to replace the executable downloaded by haxe with a malicious one. If the compromised executable is executed, the attacker can achieve code execution on the system running haxe.
To mitigate the risk, it is recommended to update haxe to version 5.0.10 or later. This version includes security enhancements that ensure the integrity and authenticity of downloaded resources.
No, only versions of haxe prior to 5.0.10 are affected. It is important to update to the latest version to address the vulnerability.
This vulnerability requires an attacker to have a privileged network position to intercept the download and replace the executable. Therefore, it is more likely to be exploited in scenarios where the attacker can manipulate network traffic.
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