CVE-2021-40823

A logic error in the room key sharing functionality of matrix-js-sdk (aka Matrix Javascript SDK) before 12.4.1 allows a malicious Matrix homeserver present in an encrypted room to steal room encryption keys (via crafted Matrix protocol messages) that were originally sent by affected Matrix clients participating in that room. This allows the homeserver to decrypt end-to-end encrypted messages sent by affected clients.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:matrix:javascript_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 06:24

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References () https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v12.4.1 - Third Party Advisory () https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v12.4.1 - Third Party Advisory
References () https://matrix.org/blog/2021/09/13/vulnerability-disclosure-key-sharing - Vendor Advisory () https://matrix.org/blog/2021/09/13/vulnerability-disclosure-key-sharing - Vendor Advisory

08 Aug 2023, 14:22

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CWE CWE-327 CWE-290

Information

Published : 2021-09-13 19:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 06:24


NVD link : CVE-2021-40823

Mitre link : CVE-2021-40823

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-40823


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Products Affected

matrix

  • javascript_sdk
CWE
CWE-290

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing