Improper Authentication Affecting matrix-sdk-crypto package, versions <0.7.2
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- published21 Jul 2024
- disclosed18 Jul 2024
- creditdkasak
Introduced: 18 Jul 2024
CVE-2024-40648 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade matrix-sdk-crypto to version 0.7.2 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Authentication via the UserIdentity::is_verified method. An attacker can manipulate the outcome to make the identity appear trusted by exploiting the incorrect verification status handling.