CVE-2017-16062: Node tkinter Node-tkinter Is Malware Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mwcv-m549-5cm8
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16062 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) node-tkinter is malware vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Node tkinter libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves node-tkinter is malware. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.3.

CVE-2017-16062 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16062
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mwcv-m549-5cm8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Node tkinter
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-16062

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

node-tkinter fixed: 1.0.3 
npm install node-tkinter@1.0.3
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 node-tkinter

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16062, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-tkinter

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node tkinter in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls node-tkinter 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-506: Embedded Malicious Code, where the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. In Node tkinter, 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

The `node-tkinter` package is a piece of malware that steals environment variables and sends them to attacker controlled locations. All versions have been unpublished from the npm registry. ## Recommendation As this package is malware, if you find it installed in your environment, the real security concern is determining how it got there. If you have found this installed in your environment, you should: 1. Delete the package 2. Clear your npm cache 3. Ensure it is not present in any other package.json files on your system 4. Regenerate your registry credentials, tokens, and any other sensitive credentials that may have been present in your environment variables. Additionally, any service which may have been exposed via credentials in your environment variables, such as a database, should be reviewed for indicators of compromise as well.

CVE-2017-16062 Affected Node tkinter Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-tkinter
npm/node-tkinter
npm
< 1.0.3
1.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16062 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16062
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mwcv-m549-5cm8
www.npmjs.com/advisories/501 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/501

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16062?
CVE-2017-16062 is a security vulnerability in Node tkinter involving node-tkinter is malware under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Node tkinter versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.3 across affected packages: node-tkinter.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16062?
Upgrading to 1.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-tkinter affected?
Yes, node-tkinter is affected in releases prior to 1.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16062?
CVE-2017-16062 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16062?
CVE-2017-16062 is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code (The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2017-16062?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-tkinter'. 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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