CVE-2016-10568: Geoip lite country Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10568 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Geoip lite country libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in geoip-lite-country. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.4.

CVE-2016-10568 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10568
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Geoip lite country
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10568

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

geoip-lite-country fixed: 1.1.4 
npm install geoip-lite-country@1.1.4
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 geoip-lite-country

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10568, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls geoip-lite-country

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Geoip lite country in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.4), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls geoip-lite-country 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 Geoip lite country, 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

Affected versions of `geoip-lite-country` insecurely downloads resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. While the exact severity of impact for a vulnerability like this is highly variable and depends on the behavior of the package itself, it ranges from being able to read sensitive information all the way up to and including remote code execution. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.1.4 or later.

CVE-2016-10568 Affected Geoip lite country Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
geoip-lite-country
npm/geoip-lite-country
npm
< 1.1.4
1.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10568 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10568
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3
www.npmjs.com/advisories/183 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/183

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10568?
CVE-2016-10568 is a security vulnerability in Geoip lite country involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in geoip-lite-country under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Geoip lite country versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.4 across affected packages: geoip-lite-country.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10568?
Upgrading to 1.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is geoip-lite-country affected?
Yes, geoip-lite-country is affected in releases prior to 1.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10568?
CVE-2016-10568 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-2016-10568?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls geoip-lite-country'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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