Malicious Code Vulnerability in elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192781: Malicious code in elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 (npm). Affects elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 versions 1.0.0 – 1.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 package is an npm library designed for statistical analysis of ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files. It offers functionalities for parsing and analyzing ELF binaries, making it useful for developers working with low-level programming and system analysis. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to users who integrate it into their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can execute unauthorized actions on the user's system. This code can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential system compromise. The malicious nature of this vulnerability was identified through analysis by ReversingLabs, which reported the issue based on the package's behavior and code structure.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, a temporary workaround is to remove the elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 package from your project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: 'npm uninstall elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887'. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-rooftop-pinecone-887 package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses significant risks to users. It is crucial to update or remove the package to mitigate these risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package designed for statistical analysis of ELF files, commonly used in low-level programming.
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You should immediately update the package to a secure version or uninstall it until a patch is available.
The vulnerability was reported by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in malware analysis.
While specific exploits have not been publicly disclosed, the malicious code poses a risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
