GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x

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Source
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x
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https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/09/GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x/GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x.json
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https://api.osv.dev/v1/vulns/GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x
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Published
2022-09-29T14:36:38Z
Modified
2023-11-01T04:59:46.989902Z
Severity
  • 4.3 (Medium) CVSS_V3 - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L CVSS Calculator
Summary
Improper beacon events in matrix-js-sdk can result in availability issues
Details

Impact

Improperly formed beacon events (from MSC3488) 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.

Patches

This is patched in matrix-js-sdk v19.7.0

Workarounds

Redacting applicable events, waiting for the sync processor to store data, and restarting the client can often fix it. 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

N/A - This was a logic error in the SDK.

For more information

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

References

Affected packages

npm / matrix-js-sdk

Package

Affected ranges

Type
SEMVER
Events
Introduced
17.1.0-rc.1
Fixed
19.7.0