Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5

PACKAGE
Advisory Summary

GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f is a MODERATE potential denial-of-service condition leading to vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves potential denial-of-service condition leading to temporary disability in ibc transfers to the native chain. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.2.1, 8.1.1.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:golang/github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f - MODERATE Potential Denial-of-Service condition leading to temporary disability in IBC transfers to the native chain
GHSA-w6rp-vxj2-fjhr - HIGH Cosmos packet-forward-middleware vulnerable to chain-halt

GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 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/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7 fixed: 7.2.1
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7 to 7.2.1
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8 fixed: 8.1.1
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8 to 8.1.1
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v4 fixed: Latest secure release
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v4 to Latest secure release
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5 fixed: Latest secure release
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5 to Latest secure release
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v6 fixed: Latest secure release
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v6 to 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:

inspect dependencies for github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7:

inspect dependencies for github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.2.1), 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/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7, 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 Chains using affected versions of Packet Forward Middleware in their IBC Transfer stack are vulnerable to an attack in which there is a potential denial of service. This affects IBC transfers for any asset which is being transferred between another chain and its native chain. We recommend upgrading as soon as possible. __THIS IS A STATE BREAKING CHANGE__ ### Patches Versions [7.2.1](https://github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/releases/tag/middleware%2Fpacket-forward-middleware%2Fv7.2.1) and [8.1.1](https://github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/releases/tag/middleware%2Fpacket-forward-middleware%2Fv8.1.1) are patched. ### Workarounds N/A ### References N/A

GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f Affected Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.2.18.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7
Go
< 7.2.1
7.2.1
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8
Go
< 8.1.1
8.1.1
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v4
Go
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5
Go
github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v6
Go

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f?
GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f is a security vulnerability in Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 involving Potential Denial-of-Service condition leading to temporary disability in IBC transfers to the native chain under General Security Weakness.
Which Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.2.1, 8.1.1 across affected packages: github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7, github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8, github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v4, github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5, github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v6.
What version fixes GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f?
Upgrading to 7.2.1, 8.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7 affected?
Yes, github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7 is affected in releases prior to 7.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 7.2.1 or later.
Is github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8 affected?
Yes, github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8 is affected in releases prior to 8.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 8.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f?
GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7'. 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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