Malicious code in splitnvidia (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-6807: Malicious code in splitnvidia (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The splitnvidia package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is used for splitting and manipulating NVIDIA GPU data. The package provides various functions and utilities for working with NVIDIA GPU data in a distributed computing environment. Unfortunately, the package has been found to contain malicious code, which can lead to the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware.
Vulnerability Detail
The splitnvidia package has been compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, who published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages. These packages contain spyware and information-stealing malware. The specific vulnerability in splitnvidia allows the execution of this malicious code, putting users' systems and data at risk. The malicious code can potentially extract sensitive information, compromise system security, and lead to unauthorized access.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall splitnvidiaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to remove the splitnvidia package and follow the recommended steps for fixing the vulnerability.
Conclusion
The splitnvidia package has been compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, who published malicious versions containing spyware and information-stealing malware. To protect your system and data, it is crucial to remove the splitnvidia package, replace it with a trusted alternative, and regularly update and patch all installed packages. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
splitnvidia is an open-source Python package used for splitting and manipulating NVIDIA GPU data in a distributed computing environment.
The splitnvidia package was compromised by the EsqueleSquad group, who published malicious versions of the package on PyPi.
The potential risks of this vulnerability include the execution of spyware and information-stealing malware, which can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromise of system security.
To protect your system, it is recommended to remove the splitnvidia package, replace it with a trusted alternative, and regularly update and patch all installed packages.
There may be other unknown vulnerabilities in splitnvidia or other packages compromised by the EsqueleSquad group. It is advisable to run security scans and audits on your codebase to identify any potential security issues.
