CVE-2022-35915: @openzeppelin/contracts OpenZeppelin Contracts ERC165Checker Unbounded Gas Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7grf-83vw-6f5x
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-400 CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-35915 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) openzeppelin contracts erc165checker unbounded gas vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting @openzeppelin/contracts libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openzeppelin contracts erc165checker unbounded gas consumption. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.7.2.

CVE-2022-35915 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-35915
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7grf-83vw-6f5x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product @openzeppelin/contracts
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-35915

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

@openzeppelin/contracts fixed: 4.7.2 
npm install @openzeppelin/contracts@4.7.2
openzeppelin-solidity fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install openzeppelin-solidity@Latest secure release
@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable fixed: 4.7.2 
npm install @openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable@4.7.2
openzeppelin-eth fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install openzeppelin-eth@Latest secure release
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 @openzeppelin/contracts

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-35915, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @openzeppelin/contracts

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @openzeppelin/contracts in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.7.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @openzeppelin/contracts 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 @openzeppelin/contracts, 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

### Impact The target contract of an EIP-165 `supportsInterface` query can cause unbounded gas consumption by returning a lot of data, while it is generally assumed that this operation has a bounded cost. ### Patches The issue has been fixed in v4.7.2. ### References https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/pull/3587 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, or need assistance deploying a fix, email us at [security@openzeppelin.com](mailto:security@openzeppelin.com).

CVE-2022-35915 Affected @openzeppelin/contracts Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.7.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@openzeppelin/contracts
npm/@openzeppelin/contracts
npm
≥ 2.0.0
< 4.7.2
4.7.2
openzeppelin-solidity
npm/openzeppelin-solidity
npm
≥ 2.0.0
≤ 4.6.0
@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable
npm/@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable
npm
≥ 3.2.0
< 4.7.2
4.7.2
openzeppelin-eth
npm/openzeppelin-eth
npm
≥ 2.0.0
≤ 2.2.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/security/advisories/GHSA-7grf-83vw-6f5x
NVD — CVE-2022-35915 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35915
@openzeppelin/contracts Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/pull/3587
@openzeppelin/contracts Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts
@openzeppelin/contracts Release RELEASE
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/releases/tag/v4.7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35915?
CVE-2022-35915 is a security vulnerability in @openzeppelin/contracts involving OpenZeppelin Contracts ERC165Checker unbounded gas consumption under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which @openzeppelin/contracts versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.7.2 across affected packages: @openzeppelin/contracts, openzeppelin-solidity, @openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable, openzeppelin-eth.
What version fixes CVE-2022-35915?
Upgrading to 4.7.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @openzeppelin/contracts affected?
Yes, @openzeppelin/contracts is affected in releases prior to 4.7.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.7.2 or later.
Is openzeppelin-solidity affected?
Yes, openzeppelin-solidity is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35915?
CVE-2022-35915 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-35915?
CVE-2022-35915 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 CVE-2022-35915?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @openzeppelin/contracts'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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