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GMS-2020-223: Malicious Package

September 2, 2020 (updated September 30, 2021)

The package destroyer-of-worlds contained malicious code. The package contained a bash script that was run as a postinstall script. The script deleted system files and attempted to exhaust resources by creating a large file, a fork bomb and an endless loop. The script targeted UNIX systems. Remove the package from your environment and perform additional incident response on your system’s files and processes.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p
  • www.npmjs.com/advisories/890

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Affected versions

All versions

Solution

Unfortunately, there is no solution available yet.

Source file

npm/destroyer-of-worlds/GMS-2020-223.yml

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