Denial of service in Matrix Client-Server SDK for JavaScript



| Updated: 2023-03-29
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-36059
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Matrix Javascript SDK
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor Matrix.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU66922

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36059

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Matrix SDK. A remote attacker sharing a room with a victim can hide some of the rooms or spaces from users and cause minor temporary corruption.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Matrix Javascript SDK: 19.0.0 - 19.3.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v19.4.0
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-rfv9-x7hh-xc32


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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