CVE-2022-42038: Malicious File Upload
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
The d8s-ip-addresses package for Python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-csv package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| D8s-ip-addresses | =0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42038?
CVE-2022-42038 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42038?
To fix CVE-2022-42038, update the d8s-ip-addresses package to a version that does not include the compromised democritus-csv package.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-42038?
CVE-2022-42038 affects the d8s-ip-addresses package version 0.1.0 available on PyPI.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2022-42038?
The risk associated with CVE-2022-42038 includes the potential for unauthorized code execution, leading to system compromise.
Who is responsible for the introduction of CVE-2022-42038?
CVE-2022-42038 stems from a third-party backdoor introduced into the d8s-ip-addresses package.
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- source/MITRE
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- agent/event
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- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/democritus
- canonical/d8s-ip-addresses
- version/d8s-ip-addresses/0.1.0