GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq: Ipfs bitswap Denial of Service Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.9
CWE-400
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Ipfs bitswap libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves denial of service in ipfs-bitswap. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.24.1.

GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Ipfs bitswap
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ipfs bitswap dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ipfs-bitswap fixed: 0.24.1 
npm install ipfs-bitswap@0.24.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls ipfs-bitswap

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls ipfs-bitswap

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ipfs bitswap in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.24.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls ipfs-bitswap command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Ipfs bitswap, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of `ipfs-bitswap` prior to 0.24.1 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS). The package put unwanted blocks in the blockstore, which could be used to exhaust system resources in specific conditions. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.24.1 or later.

GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq Affected Ipfs bitswap Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.24.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ipfs-bitswap
npm/ipfs-bitswap
npm
< 0.24.1
0.24.1

References

Ipfs bitswap Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfs-bitswap/pull/194
Ipfs bitswap Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfs-bitswap
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-ipfsbi... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-IPFSBITSWAP-174847
www.npmjs.com/advisories/916 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/916

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq?
GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq is a security vulnerability in Ipfs bitswap involving Denial of Service in ipfs-bitswap under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Ipfs bitswap versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.24.1 across affected packages: ipfs-bitswap.
What version fixes GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq?
Upgrading to 0.24.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ipfs-bitswap affected?
Yes, ipfs-bitswap is affected in releases prior to 0.24.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.24.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq?
GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq?
GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls ipfs-bitswap'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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