Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192197: Malicious code in elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 (npm). Affects elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis of ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files. It is commonly used in various applications that require manipulation and analysis of binary files. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to users and their systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 package. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system corruption. The malicious code was detected by Amazon Inspector, which flagged the package as a security threat. Users of this package are at risk, especially if they are using version 1.0.0, which is the only version identified with this issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the risks associated with this malicious package. The best course of action is to uninstall the package entirely and avoid using it until a safe version is released.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to users. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor for any updates or secure alternatives. Tools like Vulert can assist in identifying vulnerabilities in your project.
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FAQ
The elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 package is an npm module used for analyzing ELF files, commonly utilized in applications that handle binary data.
The malicious code was detected by Amazon Inspector, a security tool that scans packages for vulnerabilities.
If you are using the elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283.
No, there is currently no patched version of the elf-stats-wintry-icicle-283 package available.
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