CVE-2016-10563: Go ipfs dep Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g3xp-v2ff-x5c3
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10563 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Go ipfs dep libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in go-ipfs-dep. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.4.

CVE-2016-10563 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10563
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g3xp-v2ff-x5c3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Go ipfs dep
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10563

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

go-ipfs-dep fixed: 0.4.4 
npm install go-ipfs-dep@0.4.4
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 go-ipfs-dep

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10563, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls go-ipfs-dep

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Go ipfs dep in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.4), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls go-ipfs-dep 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 Go ipfs dep, 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 `go-ipfs-deps` insecurely download 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 0.4.4 or later.

CVE-2016-10563 Affected Go ipfs dep Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
go-ipfs-dep
npm/go-ipfs-dep
npm
< 0.4.4
0.4.4

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10563 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10563
Go ipfs dep Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/diasdavid/go-ipfs-dep/pull/12
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g3xp-v2ff-x5c3
www.npmjs.com/advisories/156 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/156

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10563?
CVE-2016-10563 is a security vulnerability in Go ipfs dep involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in go-ipfs-dep under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Go ipfs dep versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.4 across affected packages: go-ipfs-dep.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10563?
Upgrading to 0.4.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is go-ipfs-dep affected?
Yes, go-ipfs-dep is affected in releases prior to 0.4.4. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10563?
CVE-2016-10563 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-2016-10563?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls go-ipfs-dep'. 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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