CVE-2019-11340: Input Validation

Published Apr 19, 2019
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Updated

util/emailutils.py in Matrix Sydent before 1.0.2 mishandles registration restrictions that are based on e-mail domain, if the allowedlocal3pids option is enabled. This occurs because of potentially unwanted behavior in Python, in which an email.utils.parseaddr call on user@bad.example.net@good.example.com returns the user@bad.example.net substring.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/matrix-sydent<1.0.2
1.0.2
matrix Sydent<1.0.2

Event History

Apr 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
04:43 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11340?

CVE-2019-11340 is a vulnerability in Matrix Sydent before version 1.0.2 that mishandles registration restrictions based on e-mail domain, if the allowed_local_3pids option is enabled.

2

How does CVE-2019-11340 occur?

The vulnerability occurs due to potentially unwanted behavior in Python, where an email.utils.parseaddr call on user@bad.example.net@good.example.net results in mishandling of registration restrictions.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11340?

The severity of CVE-2019-11340 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-11340?

To fix CVE-2019-11340, upgrade Matrix Sydent to version 1.0.2 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11340?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-11340 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11340), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/matrix-org/sydent/commit/4e1cfff53429c49c87d5c457a18ed435520044fc), [GitHub Compare](https://github.com/matrix-org/sydent/compare/7c002cd...09278fb).

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