Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/webrtc-native

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7xvg-m3vx-2hhv
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10600 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Webrtc native libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in webrtc-native. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/webrtc-native

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-7xvg-m3vx-2hhv CVE-2016-10600 HIGH Downloads Resources over HTTP in webrtc-native

CVE-2016-10600 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10600
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7xvg-m3vx-2hhv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Webrtc native
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10600

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

webrtc-native fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install webrtc-native@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 webrtc-native

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10600, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls webrtc-native

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Webrtc native 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 webrtc-native 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 Webrtc native, 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 `webrtc-native` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `webrtc-native`. ## Recommendation No direct patch is currently available for this vulnerability. However, if the native components of `webrtc-native` are built from source, this avoids download the precompiled binary, therefore mitigating the insecure download. The package author has provided instructions for building from source [here](https://github.com/vmolsa/webrtc-native/wiki/Getting-started#building-from-source).

CVE-2016-10600 Affected Webrtc native Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
webrtc-native
npm/webrtc-native
npm
≤ 1.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10600 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10600
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7xvg-m3vx-2hhv
www.npmjs.com/advisories/176 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/176

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10600?
CVE-2016-10600 is a security vulnerability in Webrtc native involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in webrtc-native under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Webrtc native versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: webrtc-native.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10600?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is webrtc-native affected?
Yes, webrtc-native is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10600?
CVE-2016-10600 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-2016-10600?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls webrtc-native'. 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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