VDB-118322 · CVE-2016-10591 · GCVE-0-2016-10591

Prince Module on Node.js Download cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Prince Module on Node.js. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Download Handler. Such manipulation leads to cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-10591. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Prince Module on Node.js (JavaScript Library) (affected version unknown). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Download Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-310. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Prince is a Node API for executing XML/HTML to PDF renderer PrinceXML via prince(1) CLI. prince downloads zipped resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested tarball with an attacker controlled tarball if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.

The bug was discovered 12/21/2016. The weakness was disclosed 05/29/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10591 since 10/29/2017. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 524 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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Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

Prince Module

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.6
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NVD Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/21/2016 🔍
10/29/2017 +312 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-2016-10591 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10591
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118322

Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2018 08:55
Updated: 02/09/2020 16:04
Changes: 05/30/2018 08:55 (57), 02/09/2020 16:04 (1)
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