CVE-2022-36009: Incorrect parsing of access level in gomatrixserverlib and dendrite
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 "eventsdefault" key of the m.room.powerlevels 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 "eventsdefault" 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 "eventsdefault" 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-36009?
CVE-2022-36009 is a vulnerability in gomatrixserverlib, a Go library for matrix protocol federation, and Dendrite, a Matrix homeserver.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36009?
CVE-2022-36009 has a severity keyword of 'high' and a severity value of 8.8.
How does CVE-2022-36009 affect Matrix Dendrite?
CVE-2022-36009 affects Matrix Dendrite versions up to and including 0.9.2.
How does CVE-2022-36009 affect Matrix Gomatrixserverlib?
CVE-2022-36009 affects all versions of Matrix Gomatrixserverlib.
How can I fix CVE-2022-36009?
To fix CVE-2022-36009, update to a version of gomatrixserverlib or Dendrite that includes the fix.