CVE-2019-9032: High severity libmatio vulnerability
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 an out-of-bounds write problem causing a SEGV 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
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-9032?
CVE-2019-9032 has a severity level of high due to the potential for out-of-bounds writes leading to security issues.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-9032?
To fix CVE-2019-9032, upgrade to the latest version of the MAT File I/O Library that addresses the vulnerability.
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What component is affected by CVE-2019-9032?
CVE-2019-9032 specifically affects the libmatio.a component of the MAT File I/O Library version 1.5.13.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2019-9032?
The consequences of CVE-2019-9032 include potential segmentation faults which may allow for denial of service.
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Who discovered CVE-2019-9032?
CVE-2019-9032 was reported by security researchers investigating the MAT File I/O Library.