Vulnerability advisory
CVE-2022-39236
Matrix Javascript SDK improper beacon events can cause availability issues
Also known as GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x
- CVSS 3.x
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected versions
Repository
| Affected commits | Fixed by commit |
|---|---|
| GIT github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk ↗ | |
| 738876a563da7937a33144f00fce5142bc5bcf10 to before 2d067ad95778b26aed24b801be0951e215c3ac8c | 2d067ad95778b26aed24b801be0951e215c3ac8c |
| Not specified | a587d7c36026fe1fcf93dfff63588abee359be76 |
Description
Matrix Javascript SDK is the Matrix Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. Starting with version 17.1.0-rc.1, improperly formed beacon events can disrupt or impede the matrix-js-sdk from functioning properly, potentially impacting the consumer's ability to process data safely. Note that the matrix-js-sdk can appear to be operating normally but be excluding or corrupting runtime data presented to the consumer. This is patched in matrix-js-sdk v19.7.0. Redacting applicable events, waiting for the sync processor to store data, and restarting the client are possible workarounds. Alternatively, redacting the applicable events and clearing all storage will fix the further perceived issues. Downgrading to an unaffected version, noting that such a version may be subject to other vulnerabilities, will additionally resolve the issue.
References
- Webgithub.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v19.7.0 ↗
- Advisorygithub.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/39xxx/CVE-2022-39236.json ↗
- Advisorygithub.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x ↗
- Advisorynvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39236 ↗
- Advisorysecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-35 ↗
- Fixgithub.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/commit/a587d7c36026fe1fcf93dfff63588abee359be76 ↗
- Fixgithub.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3488 ↗