Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Affecting matrix-sdk-crypto package, versions <0.6.0


0.0
low

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity High
    Privileges Required High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.09% (37th percentile)
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NVD
7.5 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-RUST-MATRIXSDKCRYPTO-3037323
  • published 30 Sep 2022
  • disclosed 30 Sep 2022
  • credit Unknown

How to fix?

Upgrade matrix-sdk-crypto to version 0.6.0 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) by allowing homeservers to try to insert room keys of questionable validity, potentially mounting an impersonation attack.