PT-2018-4846 · Libsbml · Libsbml

Published 2018-06-04 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2016-10668

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions libsbml versions (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue arises from libsbml downloading resources over HTTP, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. This could potentially lead to remote code execution (RCE) if an attacker intercepts and alters the requested resources. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running libsbml.

Recommendations To mitigate this issue, consider avoiding the use of this package and opt for a different package if available. As an alternative, reduce the risk of exploitation by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. Restrict installation of the package to private networks to minimize the risk of exploitation by unauthorized parties. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

CWE-311

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-10668

GHSA-432J-4FW9-2G6F

Affected Products

Libsbml

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10668 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-10668 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-432j-4fw9-2g6f · Vendor Advisory
• https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/272 · Note
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-432j-4fw9-2g6f · Note
• https://npmjs.com/advisories/272 · Note