Vulnerability Description
alto-saxophone is a module to install and launch Chromedriver for Mac, Linux or Windows. alto-saxophone versions below 2.25.1 download 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alto-Saxophone Project | Alto-Saxophone | < 2.25.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/172Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/172Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10694?
CVE-2016-10694 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). alto-saxophone is a module to install and launch Chromedriver for Mac, Linux or Windows. alto-saxophone versions below 2.25.1 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM at...
How severe is CVE-2016-10694?
CVE-2016-10694 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-2016-10694?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alto-Saxophone Project Alto-Saxophone.