CVE-2022-39249

Matrix Javascript SDK is the Matrix Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. Prior to version 19.7.0, an attacker cooperating with a malicious homeserver can construct messages appearing to have come from another person. Such messages will be marked with a grey shield on some platforms, but this may be missing in others. This attack is possible due to the matrix-js-sdk implementing a too permissive key forwarding strategy on the receiving end. Starting with version 19.7.0, the default policy for accepting key forwards has been made more strict in the matrix-js-sdk. matrix-js-sdk will now only accept forwarded keys in response to previously issued requests and only from own, verified devices. The SDK now sets a `trusted` flag on the decrypted message upon decryption, based on whether the key used to decrypt the message was received from a trusted source. Clients need to ensure that messages decrypted with a key with `trusted = false` are decorated appropriately, for example, by showing a warning for such messages. This attack requires coordination between a malicious homeserver and an attacker, and those who trust your homeservers do not need a workaround.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:matrix:javascript_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

31 Oct 2022, 22:15

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Information

Published : 2022-09-28 20:15

Updated : 2024-02-04 22:51


NVD link : CVE-2022-39249

Mitre link : CVE-2022-39249

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-39249


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Products Affected

matrix

  • javascript_sdk
CWE
CWE-287

Improper Authentication

CWE-322

Key Exchange without Entity Authentication