CVE-2016-10565: Operadriver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2wrq-wmqf-8vcc
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10565 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Operadriver libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in operadriver. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.2.3.

CVE-2016-10565 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10565
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2wrq-wmqf-8vcc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Operadriver
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10565

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Operadriver dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

operadriver fixed: 0.2.3 
npm install operadriver@0.2.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls operadriver

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10565, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls operadriver

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Operadriver in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.2.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls operadriver command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Operadriver, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

operadriver is a Opera Driver for Selenium. operadriver versions below 0.2.3 download 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. ## Recommendation Update to version 0.2.3 or later.

CVE-2016-10565 Affected Operadriver Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
operadriver
npm/operadriver
npm
< 0.2.3
0.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10565 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10565
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2wrq-wmqf-8vcc
www.npmjs.com/advisories/196 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/196

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10565?
CVE-2016-10565 is a security vulnerability in Operadriver involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in operadriver under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Operadriver versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.2.3 across affected packages: operadriver.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10565?
Upgrading to 0.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is operadriver affected?
Yes, operadriver is affected in releases prior to 0.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.2.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10565?
CVE-2016-10565 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-10565?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls operadriver'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-2wrq-wmqf-8vcc",
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  "published" : "2019-02-18T23:35:48Z",
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-06-16T20:53:10Z",
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