Denial of Service in ipfs-bitswap
Priority LOW 38CWE-400Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-400.
Summary
Versions of `ipfs-bitswap` prior to 0.24.1 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS). The package put unwanted blocks in the blockstore, which could be used to exhaust system resources in specific conditions. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.24.1 or later.
Why it matters now
Fix Fixed ipfs-bitswap (npm): 0.24.1
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ipfs-bitswap (npm) | before 0.24.1 | 0.24.1 | Patch available | GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq |
- ipfs-bitswap (npm) Vendor— Affected before 0.24.1 Fixed in 0.24.1 Patch available GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq ipfs-bitswap (npm) Fixed in 0.24.1 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-6fcr-9h9g-23fq
References
Sources
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