CVE-2022-35916

Cross chain utilities for Arbitrum L2 see EOA calls as cross chain calls

Description

OpenZeppelin Contracts is a library for secure smart contract development. Contracts using the cross chain utilities for Arbitrum L2, `CrossChainEnabledArbitrumL2` or `LibArbitrumL2`, will classify direct interactions of externally owned accounts (EOAs) as cross chain calls, even though they are not started on L1. This issue has been patched in v4.7.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: OpenZeppelin openzeppelin-contracts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/security/advisories/GHSA-9j3m-g383-29qr third party advisory
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/pull/3578 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35916?
CVE-2022-35916 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-35916?
To fix CVE-2022-35916, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-35916 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-35916 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-35916?
CVE-2022-35916 affects OpenZeppelin openzeppelin-contracts.
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