CVE-2019-9027: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 23, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in libmatio.a in matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.13. There is a heap-based buffer overflow problem in the function ReadNextCell() in mat5.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Matio Project Matio=1.5.13
Event History
Feb 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-9027?
CVE-2019-9027 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for exploitation through a heap-based buffer overflow.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-9027?
To fix CVE-2019-9027, update to the latest version of matio that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Which versions of matio are affected by CVE-2019-9027?
CVE-2019-9027 specifically affects matio version 1.5.13.
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What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2019-9027?
Exploiting CVE-2019-9027 could lead to arbitrary code execution and system compromise.
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In which component of matio is CVE-2019-9027 found?
CVE-2019-9027 is found in the libmatio.a library, specifically within the ReadNextCell() function in mat5.c.