CVE-2016-10689
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CVE-2016-10689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Windows-Iedriver Project | Windows-Iedriver | 2.48.0 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/293Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/293Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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