CVE-2019-10753 : Security Advisory and Response

Spotless had a vulnerability in versions prior to 3.9.6 for eclipse-wtp, 9.4.4 for eclipse-cdt, and 3.0.1 for eclipse-groovy, allowing Man-in-the-Middle attacks during insecure builds.

Understanding CVE-2019-10753

Spotless vulnerability in resolving dependencies over insecure channels.

What is CVE-2019-10753?

Spotless resolved dependencies over HTTP, enabling potential Man-in-the-Middle attacks during insecure builds.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10753

Malicious users could manipulate build artifacts during the build process.
Compromised artifacts could impact developers using them.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10753

Spotless vulnerability specifics.

Vulnerability Description

Spotless resolved dependencies insecurely, allowing for potential manipulation of build artifacts.

Affected Systems and Versions

All versions prior to 3.9.6 for eclipse-wtp
All versions prior to 9.4.4 for eclipse-cdt
All versions prior to 3.0.1 for eclipse-groovy

Exploitation Mechanism

Vulnerability exploited during insecure build processes.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2019-10753.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Spotless to version 3.9.6 for eclipse-wtp, 9.4.4 for eclipse-cdt, and 3.0.1 for eclipse-groovy.
Ensure builds are conducted over secure connections.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly validate artifacts to ensure integrity.
Implement secure build processes to prevent future vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities.