CVE-2023-5196: DoS via Channel Notification Properties

Published Sep 29, 2023
·
Updated

Mattermost fails to enforce character limits in all possible notification props allowing an attacker to send a really long value for a notificationprop resulting in the server consuming an abnormal quantity of computing resources and possibly becoming temporarily unavailable for its users.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6<7.8.10
7.8.10
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=8.0.0<8.0.2
8.0.2
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8=8.1.0
8.1.1
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.0.0<7.8.10
Mattermost Mattermost>=8.0.0<8.0.2
Mattermost Mattermost>=8.1.0<8.1.1

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Server to versions 7.8.10, 8.0.2, 8.1.1 or higher.

Event History

Sep 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5196?

CVE-2023-5196 is a vulnerability in Mattermost that allows an attacker to send a really long value for a notification_prop, causing the server to consume an abnormal quantity of computing resources and possibly become temporarily unavailable.

2

How does CVE-2023-5196 impact Mattermost users?

CVE-2023-5196 can lead to server overload and unavailability, affecting the normal usage of Mattermost by its users.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5196?

CVE-2023-5196 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2023-5196?

Mattermost versions up to and including 8.0.2 are affected by CVE-2023-5196.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-5196?

To fix CVE-2023-5196, upgrade Mattermost to version 8.1.1 or later.

Contact

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