Overview
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.
Remediation
Remove the package from your environment and perform additional incident response on your system's files and processes.
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Advisory timeline
published
Advisory PublishedMay 22nd, 2019reported
Reported by Adam BaldwinMay 22nd, 2019