Reentrancy Vulnerability in ibc-hooks in github.com/cosmos/ibc-go
Summary
GO-2024-2694: Potential Reentrancy using Timeout Callbacks in ibc-hooks in github.com/cosmos/ibc-go. Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package under scrutiny is github.com/cosmos/ibc-go, which is written in Go. It is a module for Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) in the Cosmos SDK. IBC allows different blockchains to communicate and transfer assets between each other. The package provides various functionalities and utilities for implementing IBC in Go applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in github.com/cosmos/ibc-go is related to potential reentrancy using timeout callbacks in ibc-hooks. Reentrancy is a situation where a function can be called again before its previous execution is completed. In this case, the timeout callbacks in ibc-hooks can be susceptible to reentrancy attacks, which can lead to unexpected behavior and potential security vulnerabilities. The exact technical details and impact of the vulnerability can be found in the provided vulnerability details.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned in the vulnerability details. It is advised to follow the recommended fix and update the package to the fixed version.
Conclusion
The reentrancy vulnerability in ibc-hooks in github.com/cosmos/ibc-go can have potential security implications for applications using the package. It is crucial to update the affected package to the fixed version to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
github.com/cosmos/ibc-go is a Go package for implementing Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) in the Cosmos SDK.
The reentrancy vulnerability in ibc-hooks can lead to unexpected behavior and potential security vulnerabilities in applications using the package.
To fix the vulnerability, update the affected package to the fixed version specified in the vulnerability details.
Yes, all versions of github.com/cosmos/ibc-go are affected by the reentrancy vulnerability. The vulnerability details provide information about the fixed versions for each package version.
No specific workaround is mentioned in the vulnerability details. It is recommended to update the package to the fixed version.
References
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