SB2023090940 - Fedora 37 update for matrix-synapse, python-matrix-common, rust-pythonize



SB2023090940 - Fedora 37 update for matrix-synapse, python-matrix-common, rust-pythonize

Published: September 9, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023090940
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39374)

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

CVSSv4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in event authorization rules during state resolution when processing room state from a joined malicious homeserver. A remote user can trick Synapse into accepting previously rejected events to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation is possible only when the homeserver is joined to rooms that include or invite members of untrusted homeservers.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32323)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in invite_room_state handling when processing room invites. A remote user can create an oversized invite event to cause a denial of service.

Only Synapse instances with federation enabled are affected, and exploitation requires permission to create certain state events.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39335)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Matrix Federation API. A remote homeservers can request the authorization events in a room


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.