Incorrect parsing of access level in gomatrixserverlib and dendrite
Description
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/matrix-org/dendriteGo | < 0.9.3 | 0.9.3 |
github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlibGo | < 0.0.0-20220815091947-723fd495dde8 | 0.0.0-20220815091947-723fd495dde8 |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versions
< 0.9.3+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 0.9.3
- (no CPE)range: < 0.0.0-20220815091947-723fd495dde8
- Range: < 0.9.3 for dendrite
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-grvv-h2f9-7v9cghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36009ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlib/commit/723fd495dde835d078b9f2074b6b62c06dea4575ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/matrix-org/gomatrixserverlib/security/advisories/GHSA-grvv-h2f9-7v9cghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
- matrix.org/docs/guides/moderation/ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0952ghsaWEB
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