CVE-2019-9031: Null Pointer Dereference
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 NULL pointer dereference in the function MatVarFree() in mat.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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9031?
CVE-2019-9031 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-9031?
To fix CVE-2019-9031, you should update libmatio.a to version 1.5.14 or later which includes a patch for this issue.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2019-9031?
CVE-2019-9031 affects libmatio.a specifically version 1.5.13 of the MAT File I/O Library.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-9031?
CVE-2019-9031 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that occurs in the Mat_VarFree() function.
5
Can CVE-2019-9031 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-9031 requires local access to the application, making remote exploitation unlikely.