CVE-2019-20018: Medium severity libmatio vulnerability
Published Dec 27, 2019
·Updated
A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in ReadNextCell 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·01:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-20018?
CVE-2019-20018 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing buffer over-read issues.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-20018?
To fix CVE-2019-20018, update to matio version 1.5.18 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20018?
CVE-2019-20018 is a stack-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
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In which software is CVE-2019-20018 found?
CVE-2019-20018 is found in matio version 1.5.17.
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What could be the impact of CVE-2019-20018?
The impact of CVE-2019-20018 could include information disclosure or program crashes due to data corruption.