Malicious code in tpcpuintcpu (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-6963: Malicious code in tpcpuintcpu (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tpcpuintcpu package is an open-source Python package available on PyPI. It is designed to provide functionality related to CPU information and usage. The package is commonly used in various Python projects and applications.
Vulnerability Detail
A vulnerability has been identified in the tpcpuintcpu package. The package was found to contain malicious code introduced by the Checkmarx group. This code executes spyware and information-stealing malware. The malicious code was discovered in a specific version of the package, which is identified by the SHA256 hash: 5be33abe7c1bf8f7db4299c8b55564e5ca087a287a6d355b4779ab35cc475f37. The malicious code poses a significant risk to systems that have installed this specific version of the tpcpuintcpu package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall tpcpuintcpuIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Conclusion
The tpcpuintcpu package has been found to contain malicious code introduced by the Checkmarx group. This code executes spyware and information-stealing malware, posing a significant risk to systems that have installed the affected version. It is crucial to remove the affected version and update to a trusted version of the package to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
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The malicious code in the tpcpuintcpu package can execute spyware and information-stealing malware. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, data breaches, and potential compromise of the affected system.
At the moment, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to mitigate the risk.
This vulnerability was discovered by Checkmarx, a security research group. They identified the malicious code in the tpcpuintcpu package and reported it to the appropriate channels for remediation.
For more information about this vulnerability and its impact, you can contact Checkmarx at supplychainsecurity@checkmarx.com or visit their website at https://bit.ly/checkmarx-malicious-packages.
