Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8
PACKAGEGHSA-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.
pkg:golang/github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8. 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-6fgm-x6ff-w78f at a Glance
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.
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7 to 7.2.1
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8 to 8.1.1
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v4 to Latest secure release
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5 to Latest secure release
Upgrade github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v6 to Latest secure release
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
GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f Affected Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
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github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7
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Go |
< 7.2.1
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7.2.1
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github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8
|
Go |
< 8.1.1
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8.1.1
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github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v4
|
Go |
|
|
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github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v5
|
Go |
|
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github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v6
|
Go |
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GHSA-6fgm-x6ff-w78f?
Which Github.com/cosmos/ibc apps/middleware/packet forward middleware/v7 versions are affected?
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Is github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v7 affected?
Is github.com/cosmos/ibc-apps/middleware/packet-forward-middleware/v8 affected?
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"summary" : "Potential Denial-of-Service condition leading to temporary disability in IBC transfers to the native chain",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nChains 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.\n\nWe recommend upgrading as soon as possible.\n\n__THIS IS A STATE BREAKING CHANGE__\n\n\n### Patches\nVersions [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.\n\n### Workarounds\nN/A\n\n### References\nN/A",
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