Linux admins -

Even trusted dependencies can become entry points for malware. The recent attack within the npm ecosystem compromised 18 popular packages that are downloaded more than 2.6 billion times per week. The compromised libraries found their way into build pipelines, containers, and Linux production systems.

If you're a JavaScript programmer, the Node Package Manager is part of your daily kit and is responsible for streamlining your daily workflow. While npm greatly accelerates development, malicious code in dependencies can propagate quickly through supply chains, potentially risking your entire production environment.

Read on to learn more about what happened and the tools you can use to protect your production environment from these threats.

Yours in Open Source,

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Dave Wreski

LinuxSecurity Founder

NPM

The Discovery 

 An attack against the npm ecosystem has compromised 18 widely used packages — libraries downloaded more than 2.6 billion times each week.

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The Impact

 This attack can propagate quickly through supply chains, potentially threatening your entire production environment.

The Fix

Developers should audit projects and servers immediately and ensure ongoing security measures are in place to protect against this attack and similar threats. 

Your Related Advisories:

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Container Escape 

The Discovery 

A container escape occurs when an attacker executes code or performs actions that bypass the isolation mechanisms between a container and its host system. 

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The Impact

 Potential consequences of container escape exploits include host takeover, lateral movement, and supply-chain attacks.

The Fix

Container escape flaws commonly impact Linux systems and are patched by Linux distros. Admins should track the latest security advisories issued by their distro and upgrade and update their Linux distro to protect against container escape bugs and other common vulnerabilities.

Your Related Advisories:

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