QID 983205

QID 983205: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for apk-parser (GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx)

apk-parser is a tool to extract Android Manifest info from an APK file.

apk-parser versions below 0.1.6 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.

## Recommendation

Update to version 0.1.6 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx - github.com/advisories/GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx

CVEs related to QID 983205

CVE-2016-10564 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx	apk-parser		github.com/advisories/GHSA-5g4r-87v2-jqvx

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