CVE-2021-29471

Synapse is a Matrix reference homeserver written in python (pypi package matrix-synapse). Matrix is an ecosystem for open federated Instant Messaging and VoIP. In Synapse before version 1.33.2 "Push rules" can specify conditions under which they will match, including `event_match`, which matches event content against a pattern including wildcards. Certain patterns can cause very poor performance in the matching engine, leading to a denial-of-service when processing moderate length events. The issue is patched in version 1.33.2. A potential workaround might be to prevent users from making custom push rules, by blocking such requests at a reverse-proxy.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:matrix:synapse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2021-05-11 15:15

Updated : 2021-08-02 03:15


NVD link : CVE-2021-29471

Mitre link : CVE-2021-29471


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Products Affected

matrix

  • synapse
CWE
CWE-400

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption