matrix-ios-sdk security bypass | CVE-2022-39255
NAME
matrix-ios-sdk security bypass
- Platforms Affected:
matrix.org matrix-ios-sdk 0.23.18 - Risk Level:
8.6 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Bypass Security
DESCRIPTION
matrix-ios-sdk could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the matrix-android-sdk2 implementing a too permissive key forwarding strategy on the receiving end. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform impersonation attack.
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-android-sdk2 GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-ios-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-hw6g-j8v6-9hcm - Reference Link:
https://matrix.org/blog/2022/09/28/upgrade-now-to-address-encryption-vulns-in-matrix-sdks-and-clients
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