Aerospike Module 2.4.2 on Node.js Download cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Aerospike Module 2.4.2 on Node.js. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Download Handler. This manipulation causes cryptographic issue. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-10558. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Aerospike Module 2.4.2 on Node.js (JavaScript Library) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Download Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

aerospike is an Aerospike add-on module for Node.js. aerospike versions below 2.4.2 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves the module vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.

The bug was discovered 12/06/2016. The weakness was shared 05/29/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10558 since 10/29/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 539 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/06/2016 🔍
10/29/2017 +327 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +211 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
05/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/09/2020 +620 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodesecurity.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10558 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118309

Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2018 08:49
Updated: 02/09/2020 15:55
Changes: 05/30/2018 08:49 (58), 02/09/2020 15:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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