CVE-2016-10678: Insecure Download of Resources in serc.js
Summary
CVE-2016-10678: Downloads Resources over HTTP in serc.js. Affects serc.js versions < 0.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
serc.js is an npm package that is used for resource downloading in JavaScript applications. It provides functionality to download resources over HTTP connections. However, versions of serc.js prior to 0.0.1 are vulnerable to an insecure download of an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with a privileged network position to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, potentially leading to code execution on the system running serc.js.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in serc.js arises from the insecure download of an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This means that if an attacker has a privileged network position, they can intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one. The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system running serc.js, potentially leading to further compromise of the system. The vulnerability is assigned CVE-2016-10678 and has a severity rating of HIGH according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As there is no patch available, the recommended workaround is to avoid using the serc.js package. Instead, consider using a different package that provides similar functionality but does not have this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The serc.js package is vulnerable to an insecure download of resources over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This can lead to code execution on the system running serc.js if an attacker can intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one. Currently, there is no patch available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to avoid using the serc.js package and uninstall it if already installed. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system running serc.js, potentially leading to further compromise of the system.
No, currently there is no patch available for this vulnerability.
To mitigate the risk of exploitation, it is recommended to avoid using the serc.js package and uninstall it if already installed. Additionally, ensure that the package is not installed while connected to a public network.
This vulnerability can be exploited remotely if an attacker has a privileged network position and can intercept the response from the resource download.
This vulnerability has a severity rating of HIGH according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
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