CVE-2016-10615
Downloads Resources over HTTP in curses
Description
Affected versions of `curses` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. 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 `curses`. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and the package has not been updated since 2013. The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.
How to fix CVE-2016-10615
No fixed version has been published yet. Mitigate by removing the affected package or applying upstream guidance from the references below.
- —no fix listed
Is CVE-2016-10615 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.7%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, <= 0.0.10