Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/ibm_db

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c4qp-h3m6-785f
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10577 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Ibm db libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves ibm_db downloads resources over http. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.2.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/ibm_db

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/ibm_db. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-c4qp-h3m6-785f CVE-2016-10577 HIGH ibm_db downloads Resources over HTTP
GHSA-p77h-hv6g-fmfp - MODERATE Sensitive Data Exposure in ibm_db

CVE-2016-10577 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10577
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c4qp-h3m6-785f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Ibm db
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2016-10577

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

ibm_db fixed: 1.0.2 
npm install ibm_db@1.0.2
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 ibm_db

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10577, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls ibm_db

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ibm db in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls ibm_db 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 Ibm db, 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 `ibm_db` 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 1.0.2 or later.

CVE-2016-10577 Affected Ibm db Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ibm_db
npm/ibm_db
npm
< 1.0.2
1.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10577 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10577
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ibmdb/node-ibm_db/commit/d7e2d4b4cbeb6f067df8bba7d0b2ac5d40fcfc19#diff-315091eb1586966006e05ebc21cd2a94
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c4qp-h3m6-785f
www.npmjs.com/advisories/163 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/163

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10577?
CVE-2016-10577 is a security vulnerability in Ibm db involving ibm_db downloads Resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Ibm db versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.2 across affected packages: ibm_db.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10577?
Upgrading to 1.0.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ibm_db affected?
Yes, ibm_db is affected in releases prior to 1.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10577?
CVE-2016-10577 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10577?
CVE-2016-10577 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-2016-10577?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls ibm_db'. 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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