# CVE-2022-39264: nheko: nheko is a desktop client for the Matrix communication application

CVE-2022-39264 is fixed in nheko on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-39264, released September 28, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-39264
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.9 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0082
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 28, 2022

## Description

nheko is a desktop client for the Matrix communication application. All versions below 0.10.2 are vulnerable homeservers inserting malicious secrets, which could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks. Users can upgrade to version 0.10.2 to protect against this issue. As a workaround, one may apply the patch manually, avoid doing verifications of one's own devices, and/or avoid pressing the request button in the settings menu.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | nheko Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 0.10.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-39264](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-39264.md) | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Linux | nheko Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 0.10.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-39264](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-39264.md) | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Linux | nheko Debian 14 | 0.10.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-39264](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-39264.md) | Sep 28, 2022 |

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