CVE-2019-9033: Critical severity libmatio vulnerability
An issue was discovered in libmatio.a in matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.13. There is a stack-based buffer over-read for the "Rank and Dimension" feature in the function ReadNextCell() in mat5.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9033?
CVE-2019-9033 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for stack-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9033?
To fix CVE-2019-9033, update the libmatio.a library to version 1.5.14 or later, which addresses the buffer over-read issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-9033?
CVE-2019-9033 specifically affects libmatio.a in matio version 1.5.13.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-9033?
CVE-2019-9033 is a stack-based buffer over-read vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-9033?
The impact of CVE-2019-9033 can include the potential for exploitation through information leakage during the Rank and Dimension feature processing.