CVE-2023-28427

CVE Details

Release Date:

2023-03-28

Description

matrix-js-sdk is a Matrix messaging protocol Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. In versions prior to 24.0.0 events sent with special strings in key places can temporarily 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 vulnerability is distinct from GHSA-rfv9-x7hh-xc32 which covers a similar issue. The issue has been patched in matrix-js-sdk 24.0.0 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

See more information about CVE-2023-28427 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD

CVSS v3.0 metrics

NOTE: The following CVSS v3.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score:	8.2	Base Metrics:	AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Access Vector:	Network	Attack Complexity:	Low
Privileges Required:	None	User Interaction:	None
Scope:	Unchanged	Confidentiality Impact:	None
Integrity Impact:	Low	Availability Impact:	High

Errata information

Platform	Errata	Release Date
Oracle Linux version 7 (thunderbird)	ELSA-2023-1806	2023-04-18
Oracle Linux version 8 (thunderbird)	ELSA-2023-1802	2023-04-18
Oracle Linux version 9 (thunderbird)	ELSA-2023-1809	2023-04-18

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