QID 983950

QID 983950: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for geoip-lite-country (GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3)

Affected versions of `geoip-lite-country` insecurely downloads resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. While the exact severity of impact for a vulnerability like this is highly variable and depends on the behavior of the package itself, it ranges from being able to read sensitive information all the way up to and including remote code execution. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.1.4 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-ff29-f57w-2mm3 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3

CVEs related to QID 983950

CVE-2016-10568 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3	geoip-lite-country		github.com/advisories/GHSA-ff29-f57w-2mm3

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