CVE-2022-36009

gomatrixserverlib is a Go library for matrix protocol federation. Dendrite is a Matrix homeserver written in Go, an alternative to Synapse. The power level parsing within gomatrixserverlib was failing to parse the `"events_default"` key of the `m.room.power_levels` event, defaulting the event default power level to zero in all cases. Power levels are the matrix terminology for user access level. In rooms where the `"events_default"` power level had been changed, this could result in events either being incorrectly authorised or rejected by Dendrite servers. gomatrixserverlib contains a fix as of commit `723fd49` and Dendrite 0.9.3 has been updated accordingly. Matrix rooms where the `"events_default"` power level has not been changed from the default of zero are not vulnerable. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:matrix:dendrite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:matrix:gomatrixserverlib:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

24 Aug 2022, 23:55

Type Values Removed Values Added
References (MISC) https://github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlib/commit/723fd495dde835d078b9f2074b6b62c06dea4575 - (MISC) https://github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlib/commit/723fd495dde835d078b9f2074b6b62c06dea4575 - Patch, Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://matrix.org/docs/guides/moderation/#power-levels - (MISC) https://matrix.org/docs/guides/moderation/#power-levels - Vendor Advisory
References (CONFIRM) https://github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlib/security/advisories/GHSA-grvv-h2f9-7v9c - (CONFIRM) https://github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlib/security/advisories/GHSA-grvv-h2f9-7v9c - Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:matrix:gomatrixserverlib:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:matrix:dendrite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8
First Time Matrix
Matrix gomatrixserverlib
Matrix dendrite

19 Aug 2022, 21:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2022-08-19 21:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 14:35


NVD link : CVE-2022-36009

Mitre link : CVE-2022-36009

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-36009


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Products Affected

matrix

  • gomatrixserverlib
  • dendrite
CWE
CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization