CVE-2019-20020: Medium severity libmatio vulnerability

Published Dec 27, 2019
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Updated

A stack-based buffer over-read was discovered in ReadNextStructField 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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20020?

CVE-2019-20020 has been classified with a moderate severity rating.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20020?

To fix CVE-2019-20020, consider upgrading to a later version of matio that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2019-20020?

CVE-2019-20020 is caused by a stack-based buffer over-read in the ReadNextStructField function in mat5.c.

4

Which version of matio is affected by CVE-2019-20020?

CVE-2019-20020 specifically affects matio version 1.5.17.

5

What impact does CVE-2019-20020 have on matio users?

CVE-2019-20020 can potentially lead to information disclosure through the buffer over-read.

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