CVE-2019-20017: Medium severity libmatio vulnerability
Published Dec 27, 2019
·Updated
A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in MatVarReadNextInfo5 in mat5.c in matio 1.5.17.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Matio Project Matio=1.5.17
Event History
Dec 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:12 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-20017?
CVE-2019-20017 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through a stack-based buffer over-read.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-20017?
To fix CVE-2019-20017, update to the latest version of Matio beyond 1.5.17 where this vulnerability is addressed.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20017?
CVE-2019-20017 is a stack-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
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What software is affected by CVE-2019-20017?
CVE-2019-20017 specifically affects Matio version 1.5.17.
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Can CVE-2019-20017 lead to remote code execution?
While CVE-2019-20017 is a buffer over-read vulnerability, it typically does not directly lead to remote code execution but may expose sensitive data.