Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192004: Malicious code in elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 (npm). Affects elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis of ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files. It provides various functionalities for developers working with binary files in Unix-like operating systems. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 package, as reported by Amazon Inspector. This code can potentially lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or exploitation of the host system. The specific technical aspects of the malicious code have not been disclosed, but its presence indicates a serious compromise of the package's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can replace the functionality provided by the elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 package with alternative libraries that offer similar features without the associated risks. Ensure to review the security of any new packages before integrating them into your project.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and seek alternative solutions to mitigate potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm module used for statistical analysis of ELF files, but it has been found to contain malicious code.
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It is recommended to remove the package immediately and look for alternative libraries that provide similar functionality.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the elf-stats-cheery-chimney-392 package. It is best to avoid using it.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and exploitation of your system due to the malicious code it contains.
