GHSA-qhj8-q5r6-8q6j
matrix-sdk-base: Panic in the `RoomMember::normalized_power_level()` method
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Blast Radius
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Description
In matrix-sdk-base before 0.14.1, calling the RoomMember::normalized_power_level() method can cause a panic if a room member has a power level of Int::Min.
Patches
The issue is fixed in matrix-sdk-base 0.14.1.
Workarounds
The affected method isn’t used internally, so avoiding calling RoomMember::normalized_power_level() prevents the panic.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | matrix-sdk-base | all versions | 0.14.1 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for matrix-sdk-base. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update matrix-sdk-base to 0.14.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-qhj8-q5r6-8q6j is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-qhj8-q5r6-8q6j is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-qhj8-q5r6-8q6j. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-qhj8-q5r6-8q6j in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-qhj8-q5r6-8q6j across crates.io dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.