RUSTSEC-2023-0119 `openvpn-plugin-rs` was removed from crates.io for malicious code
A malicious Rust crate disguised as an OpenVPN plugin executed arbitrary malware on Windows hosts via typosquatting.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is RUSTSEC-2023-0119?
RUSTSEC-2023-0119 is a vulnerability in openvpn-plugin-rs, published on 18 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This crate was part of a typosquatting malware cluster published by the user
TerryDavisSoldier to run an arbitrary malware payload on Windows hosts.
This advisory is to retrospectively document this attempted attack. The version information and download records of the malicious crate are no longer available. The related malicious crates have been yanked, and the malicious account has been banned.
Which versions are affected by RUSTSEC-2023-0119?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including openvpn-plugin-rs.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openvpn-plugin-rs crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
How do I fix RUSTSEC-2023-0119?
No fix has been published for RUSTSEC-2023-0119 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is RUSTSEC-2023-0119 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of RUSTSEC-2023-0119 in the wild and no public exploit code.