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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2016-10689

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...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Windows-Iedriver ProjectWindows-Iedriver2.48.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310CWE-311

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10689?

CVE-2016-10689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2016-10689?

CVE-2016-10689 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10689?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windows-Iedriver Project Windows-Iedriver.