What is CVE-2020-10800?

CVE-2020-10800 is a high-severity vulnerability that affects the "lix" package, specifically versions through 15.8.7. This vulnerability allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the HTTP client-server data stream, enabling them to redirect package downloads to a malicious source.

Who is impacted by CVE-2020-10800?

The types of systems affected are those using the "lix" package with versions equal to or greater than 15.11.4. It is crucial for users to be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to protect their systems. It is important for users to be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to protect their systems.

What should I do if I’m affected?

If you're affected by the CVE-2020-10800 vulnerability, it's important to take action to protect your systems. Unfortunately, there is currently no fix available for this vulnerability. As a precaution, consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.

Is this in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog?

The CVE-2020-10800 vulnerability, also known as Machine-In-The-Middle in lix, is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.

Weakness Enumeration

The weakness enumeration for this vulnerability is categorized as CWE-544 and CWE-639, which involve Machine-In-The-Middle attacks in the lix package.

Learn More

For a comprehensive understanding of this vulnerability, including its description, severity, technical details, and known affected software configurations, visit the NVD page or refer to the sources listed below.

• Machine-In-The-Middle in lix · CVE-2020-10800 · GitHub Advisory Database · GitHub

• CVE Record | CVE