CVE-2021-21392

Medium

Description

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 1.28.0 requests to user provided domains were not restricted to external IP addresses when transitional IPv6 addresses were used. Outbound requests to federation, identity servers, when calculating the key validity for third-party invite events, sending push notifications, and generating URL previews are affected. This could cause Synapse to make requests to internal infrastructure on dual-stack networks. See referenced GitHub security advisory for details and workarounds.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.3
Exploit probability—
ProductMatrix Synapse
PublishedApr 12, 2021
First seenApr 12, 2021

How to fix

Update
  • matrix synapse1.28.0 or later
  • matrix-synapse1.28.0rc1, 1.28.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
matrix synapsev < 1.28.01.28.0
fedoraproject fedora34—
matrix-synapsePyPIv < 1.28.0rc1, v < 1.28.01.28.0rc1, 1.28.0

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CVE-2021-21392 · Matrix Synapse · Dark Radar