High severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 4, 2018· Updated Sep 17, 2024
CVE-2016-10689
CVE-2016-10689
Description
The windows-iedriver module downloads fixed version of iedriverserver.exe windows-iedriver downloads 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
windows-iedrivernpm | <= 2.48.0 | — |
Affected products
1- Range: All versions
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9mf-24h3-9wxfghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10689ghsaADVISORY
- nodesecurity.io/advisories/293mitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/293ghsaWEB
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