Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/node-bsdiff-android

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c2vr-2c89-ph88
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10641 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Node bsdiff android libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in node-bsdiff-android. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/node-bsdiff-android

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/node-bsdiff-android. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-c2vr-2c89-ph88 CVE-2016-10641 HIGH Downloads Resources over HTTP in node-bsdiff-android

CVE-2016-10641 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10641
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c2vr-2c89-ph88
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Node bsdiff android
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10641

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Node bsdiff android 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-bsdiff-android fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install node-bsdiff-android@Latest secure release
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-bsdiff-android

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10641, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-bsdiff-android

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

Note: The npm ls node-bsdiff-android 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 Node bsdiff android, 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 `node-bsdiff-android` 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 No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and the package has not seen an update since 2014. The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.

CVE-2016-10641 Affected Node bsdiff android Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-bsdiff-android
npm/node-bsdiff-android
npm
≤ 0.1.5

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10641 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10641
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c2vr-2c89-ph88
Node bsdiff android Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/arthur-zhang/node-bsdiff-android
www.npmjs.com/advisories/234 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/234

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10641?
CVE-2016-10641 is a security vulnerability in Node bsdiff android involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in node-bsdiff-android under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Node bsdiff android versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: node-bsdiff-android.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10641?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-bsdiff-android affected?
Yes, node-bsdiff-android is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10641?
CVE-2016-10641 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-2016-10641?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-bsdiff-android'. 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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