CVE-2016-10564: Apk parser Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10564 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Apk parser libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in apk-parser. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.1.6.

CVE-2016-10564 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10564
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Apk parser
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10564

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

apk-parser fixed: 0.1.6 
npm install apk-parser@0.1.6
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 apk-parser

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10564, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls apk-parser

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apk parser in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.1.6), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls apk-parser 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 Apk parser, 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

apk-parser is a tool to extract Android Manifest info from an APK file. apk-parser versions below 0.1.6 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 0.1.6 or later.

CVE-2016-10564 Affected Apk parser Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.1.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apk-parser
npm/apk-parser
npm
< 0.1.6
0.1.6

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10564 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10564
www.npmjs.com/advisories/195 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/195

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10564?
CVE-2016-10564 is a security vulnerability in Apk parser involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in apk-parser under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Apk parser versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.1.6 across affected packages: apk-parser.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10564?
Upgrading to 0.1.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apk-parser affected?
Yes, apk-parser is affected in releases prior to 0.1.6. Upgrade your dependency to 0.1.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10564?
CVE-2016-10564 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-2016-10564?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls apk-parser'. 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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