Vulnerability Description
windows-build-tools is a module for installing C++ Build Tools for Windows using npm. windows-build-tools versions below 1.0.0 download 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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Windows-Build-Tools Project | Windows-Build-Tools | < 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows-build-tools/commit/9835d33e68f2cb5e4d1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/304Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows-build-tools/commit/9835d33e68f2cb5e4d1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/304Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16003?
CVE-2017-16003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). windows-build-tools is a module for installing C++ Build Tools for Windows using npm. windows-build-tools versions below 1.0.0 download resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks....
How severe is CVE-2017-16003?
CVE-2017-16003 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-2017-16003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windows-Build-Tools Project Windows-Build-Tools.