Malicious code in vmgrand (PyPI)
Summary
MAL-2023-7875: Malicious code in vmgrand (PyPI). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vmgrand package is an open-source Python package available on the Python Package Index (PyPI). It is designed to provide functionality related to virtual memory management. The package allows users to allocate, deallocate, and manipulate virtual memory in their Python programs. However, the package has been found to contain malicious code, which poses a significant security risk to users who install and use it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vmgrand package has been identified as containing malicious code introduced by the Checkmarx group. The malicious code is designed to execute spyware and information-stealing malware on the affected systems. This poses a severe threat to the security and privacy of users who install the package. The malicious code can potentially compromise sensitive information, such as login credentials, personal data, and other confidential information stored on the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
pip uninstall vmgrandIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to remove the vmgrand package entirely from the affected systems to eliminate the risk of the malicious code.
Conclusion
The vmgrand package on PyPI has been found to contain malicious code that can execute spyware and information-stealing malware. It is crucial to remove the package from any affected systems and take appropriate measures to mitigate the potential impact. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vmgrand package is a Python package available on PyPI that provides functionality related to virtual memory management.
The malicious code in vmgrand is designed to execute spyware and information-stealing malware, which can compromise sensitive information on the affected systems.
To fix this vulnerability, you should immediately remove the vmgrand package from your system and scan for any signs of compromise.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Removing the vmgrand package is the only solution.
You can use vulnerability monitoring tools like Vulert to check if your system is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert can analyze your Pipfile.lock and provide real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
