jstestdriver on Node.js Download cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in jstestdriver on Node.js. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Download. Performing a manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-10643. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in jstestdriver on Node.js (JavaScript Library) (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component Download. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

jstestdriver is a wrapper for Google's jstestdriver. jstestdriver downloads 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 published 06/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-10643 since 10/29/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 519 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 🔍
06/04/2018 +217 days 🔍
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06/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/14/2020 +619 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodesecurity.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10643 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10643
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118845

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2018 08:34
Updated: 02/14/2020 10:18
Changes: 06/05/2018 08:34 (56), 02/14/2020 10:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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