CVE-2024-39830: Timing attack during remote cluster token comparison when shared channels are enabled

Published Jul 3, 2024
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Updated

Mattermost versions 9.8.x <= 9.8.0, 9.7.x <= 9.7.4, 9.6.x <= 9.6.2 and 9.5.x <= 9.5.5, when shared channels are enabled, fail to use constant time comparison for remote cluster tokens which allows an attacker to retrieve the remote cluster token via a timing attack during remote cluster token comparison.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.5.0<9.5.6
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.6.0<9.6.3
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.7.0<9.7.5
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.8.0<9.8.1

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost to versions 9.9.0, 9.8.1, 9.7.5, 9.6.3, 9.5.6 or higher.

Event History

Jul 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39830?

CVE-2024-39830 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit timing attacks to retrieve sensitive tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39830?

To fix CVE-2024-39830, upgrade Mattermost to version 9.8.1 or later, or update to versions 9.7.5, 9.6.3, or 9.5.6 or later.

3

What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2024-39830?

CVE-2024-39830 affects Mattermost versions 9.5.5 and earlier, 9.6.2 and earlier, 9.7.4 and earlier, and 9.8.0 and earlier.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2024-39830?

Due to CVE-2024-39830, attackers can perform timing attacks to extract remote cluster tokens.

5

Are shared channels in Mattermost vulnerable due to CVE-2024-39830?

Yes, CVE-2024-39830 highlights a vulnerability in Mattermost when shared channels are enabled.

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