Malicious code in Chronos.Platform.Linux.API (NuGet)
The NuGet package Chronos.Platform.Linux.API version 3.6.0.16 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Chronos.Platform.Linux.API version 3.6.0.16 is flagged as a malicious package in the NuGet ecosystem. The package contains intentionally harmful code as reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under MAL-2024-4445 and GHSA-63pj-6xx7-fxj2. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No patch or fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Use of this specific package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that consume it. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but generally includes risks such as unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using Chronos.Platform.Linux.API version 3.6.0.16. Since no patch or remediation is currently documented, users should remove or replace this package version from their projects. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes. Consider verifying package integrity and source authenticity before use.
Malicious code in Chronos.Platform.Linux.API (NuGet)
Description
The NuGet package Chronos.Platform.Linux.API version 3.6.0.16 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is intentionally harmful. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Chronos.Platform.Linux.API version 3.6.0.16 is flagged as a malicious package in the NuGet ecosystem. The package contains intentionally harmful code as reported by the OpenSSF malicious packages database and tracked under MAL-2024-4445 and GHSA-63pj-6xx7-fxj2. There is no detailed vulnerability or exploit information beyond the classification as malicious code. No patch or fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Use of this specific package version may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that consume it. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but generally includes risks such as unauthorized access, data compromise, or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using Chronos.Platform.Linux.API version 3.6.0.16. Since no patch or remediation is currently documented, users should remove or replace this package version from their projects. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes. Consider verifying package integrity and source authenticity before use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-4445
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-63pj-6xx7-fxj2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["NuGet"]
Threat ID: 6a5e7a632a4a8d59899ddfb1
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:43:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:39:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:14:33 UTC
Views: 9
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