CVE-2022-42042
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
The d8s-networking package for Python, as distributed on PyPI, included a potential code-execution backdoor inserted by a third party. The backdoor is the democritus-hashes package. The affected version is 0.1.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Democritus D8s-networking | =0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42042?
CVE-2022-42042 has a high severity due to the potential for code execution through a backdoor.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42042?
To mitigate CVE-2022-42042, remove the d8s-networking package version 0.1.0 and do not reinstall it.
What software does CVE-2022-42042 affect?
CVE-2022-42042 specifically affects the d8s-networking package for Python, version 0.1.0.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-42042?
CVE-2022-42042 involves a backdoor introduced by a third party in the democritus-hashes package.
Is there a way to identify if my system is impacted by CVE-2022-42042?
You can identify if your system is impacted by CVE-2022-42042 by checking for the presence of the d8s-networking package version 0.1.0.
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