GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r: Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 Panic Vulnerability

MODERATE
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r is a MODERATE panic vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves panic in wasmvm can slow down block production. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.3, 2.0.4, 1.5.5, 2.1.4, 2.0.7, 1.5.8.

GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 fixed: 2.1.3
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.1.3
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 fixed: 2.0.4
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 to 2.0.4
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm fixed: 1.5.5
Upgrade github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm to 1.5.5
cosmwasm-vm fixed: 2.1.4
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 2.1.4
cosmwasm-vm fixed: 2.0.7
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 2.0.7
cosmwasm-vm fixed: 1.5.8
Upgrade cosmwasm-vm to 1.5.8
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2:

inspect dependencies for github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2, 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

# CWA-2024-008 **Severity** Medium (Moderate + Likely)[^1] **Affected versions:** - wasmvm >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.3 - wasmvm >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4 - wasmvm < 1.5.5 - cosmwasm-vm >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.4 - cosmwasm-vm >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.7 - cosmwasm-vm < 1.5.8 **Patched versions:** - wasmvm 1.5.5, 2.0.4, 2.1.3 - cosmwasm-vm 1.5.8, 2.0.7, 2.1.4 ## Description of the bug (Blank for now. We'll add more detail once chains had a chance to upgrade.) ## Patch - 1.5: https://github.com/CosmWasm/cosmwasm/commit/edcdbc520d4f5521eed42de6e2869658278e91fd - 2.0: https://github.com/CosmWasm/cosmwasm/commit/f63429ca59eb44dd5d780c1572016581337091e4 - 2.1: https://github.com/CosmWasm/cosmwasm/commit/108e7dcbf9c21df0fa83f355ad3a7355d7f220cb ## Applying the patch The patch will be shipped in releases of wasmvm. You can update more or less as follows: 1. Check the current wasmvm version: `go list -m github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm` 2. Bump the `github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm` dependency in your go.mod to 1.5.5, 2.0.4, 2.1.3 depending on which minor version you are; `go mod tidy`; commit. 3. If you use the static libraries `libwasmvm_muslc.aarch64.a`/`libwasmvm_muslc.x86_64.a`, update them accordingly. 4. Check the updated wasmvm version: `go list -m github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm` and ensure you see 1.5.5, 2.0.4, 2.1.3. 5. Follow your regular practices to deploy chain upgrades. To double check if the correct library version is loaded at runtime, use this query: `<appd> query wasm libwasmvm-version`. It must show 1.5.5, 2.0.4 or 2.1.3. The patch is consensus breaking and requires a coordinated upgrade. ## Acknowledgement This issue was found by meadow101 who reported it to the Cosmos Bug Bounty Program on HackerOne. If you believe you have found a bug in the Interchain Stack or would like to contribute to the program by reporting a bug, please see <https://hackerone.com/cosmos>. ## Timeline - 2024-08-22: Confio receives a report through the Cosmos bug bounty program maintained by Amulet. - 2024-08-23: Confio security contributors confirm the report. - 2024-09-09: Confio developed the patch internally. - 2024-09-23: Patch is released. [^1]: following Amulet's Severity Classification Framework ACMv1: https://github.com/interchainio/security/blob/e0227a1fb4059144aab4f6003eeee7f09912db3a/resources/CLASSIFICATION_MATRIX.md

GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r Affected Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.32.0.41.5.52.1.42.0.71.5.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
Go
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.3
2.1.3
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2
Go
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.4
2.0.4
github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm
Go
< 1.5.5
1.5.5
cosmwasm-vm
crates.io
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.4
2.1.4
cosmwasm-vm
crates.io
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.7
2.0.7
cosmwasm-vm
crates.io
< 1.5.8
1.5.8

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r?
GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r is a security vulnerability in Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 involving Panic in wasmvm can slow down block production under General Security Weakness.
Which Github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.3, 2.0.4, 1.5.5, 2.1.4, 2.0.7, 1.5.8 across affected packages: github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2, github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm, cosmwasm-vm.
What version fixes GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r?
Upgrading to 2.1.3, 2.0.4, 1.5.5, 2.1.4, 2.0.7, 1.5.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 affected?
Yes, github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2 is affected in releases prior to 2.1.3, 2.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.3, 2.0.4 or later.
Is github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm affected?
Yes, github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm is affected in releases prior to 1.5.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r?
GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-vmqh-5232-v43r?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/CosmWasm/wasmvm/v2'. 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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