atom-node-module-installer on Node.js Download cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in atom-node-module-installer on Node.js and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Download. Executing a manipulation can lead to cryptographic issue. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-10620. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in atom-node-module-installer on Node.js (JavaScript Library) (the affected version is unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Download. 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. CVE summarizes:

atom-node-module-installer installs node modules for atom-shell applications. atom-node-module-installer binary 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 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 01/01/2017. The weakness was presented 06/01/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-10620 since 10/29/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 516 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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Exploitinginfo

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

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Timelineinfo

01/01/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +301 days 🔍
06/01/2018 +214 days 🔍
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06/02/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/11/2020 +619 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodesecurity.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10620 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10620
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118528

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2018 14:49
Updated: 02/11/2020 08:43
Changes: 06/02/2018 14:49 (56), 02/11/2020 08:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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