PT-2018-6068 · Github · Gfe-Sass

Published 2018-06-04 · Updated 2020-09-01 · CVE-2017-16040

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: gfe-sass versions (affected versions not specified)

Description: The gfe-sass library downloads 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, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running gfe-sass.

Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. As a mitigation measure, consider avoiding the use of this package and use a different package if available. Alternatively, reduce the risk of exploitation by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network.

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

CWE-311

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-16040

GHSA-72Q2-5RXX-XFFF

Affected Products

Gfe-Sass

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16040 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-16040 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-72q2-5rxx-xfff · Vendor Advisory
• https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/291 · Note
• https://npmjs.com/advisories/291 · Note