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[NPM:GHSA-MWQ8-FJPF-C2GR] Prototype pollution in matrix-js-sdk (part 2)

Severity High
Affected Packages 1
Fixed Packages 1
CVEs 1
Info Packages References Vulnerabilities

Impact

In certain configurations, data sent by remote servers containing special strings in key locations could cause modifications of the Object.prototype, disrupting matrix-js-sdk functionality, causing denial of service and potentially affecting program logic.

(This is part 2, where CVE-2022-36059 / GHSA-rfv9-x7hh-xc32 is part 1. Part 2 covers remaining vectors not covered by part 1, found in a codebase audit scheduled after part 1.)

Patches

The issue has been patched in matrix-js-sdk 24.0.0.

Workarounds

None.

References

  • Release blog post
  • The advisory GHSA-rfv9-x7hh-xc32 (CVE-2022-36059) refers to an initial set of vulnerable locations discovered and patched in matrix-js-sdk 19.4.0. We opted not to disclose that advisory while we performed an audit of the codebase and are now disclosing it jointly with this one.

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory please email us at security at matrix.org.

Package Affected Version
pkg:npm/matrix-js-sdk < 24.0.0
Package Fixed Version
pkg:npm/matrix-js-sdk = 24.0.0
ID
NPM:GHSA-MWQ8-FJPF-C2GR
Severity
high
URL
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mwq8-fjpf-c2gr
Published
2023-03-30T20:19:18
(17 months ago)
Modified
2023-05-30T06:44:16
(15 months ago)
Rights
NPM Security Team
Other Advisories
Type Package URL Namespace Name / Product Version Distribution / Platform Arch Patch / Fix
Affected pkg:npm/matrix-js-sdk matrix-js-sdk < 24.0.0
Fixed pkg:npm/matrix-js-sdk matrix-js-sdk = 24.0.0
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# CVE Description CVSS EPSS EPSS Trend (30 days) Affected Products Weaknesses Security Advisories PoC Pubblication Date Modification Date