matrix-sdk-crypto security bypass | CVE-2022-39252
NAME
matrix-sdk-crypto security bypass
- Platforms Affected:
matrix.org matrix-sdk-crypto 0.5 - Risk Level:
8.6 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Bypass Security
DESCRIPTION
matrix-sdk-crypto could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper source verification when receiving forwarded room keys. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and insert room keys of questionable validity into the key store.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: None
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Refer to matrix-rust-sdk GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-rust-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-vp68-2wrm-69qm - Reference Link:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-39252
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