CVE-2016-10642 Downloads Resources over HTTP in cmake
HighCVSS 8.1
EPSS 2.1%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
cmake installs the cmake x86 linux binaries. cmake 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 binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npm cmake(npm) | <= 0.0.4 | No fix listed |
| cmake project cmake | All versions | No fix listed |
| HackerOne cmake node module | = All versions | No fix listed |
References
- nvd.nist.gov third-party-advisory
- github.com
- www.npmjs.com
- nodesecurity.io third-party-advisory