CVE-2019-9036: 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 in the function ReadNextFunctionHandle() 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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9036?
CVE-2019-9036 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-9036?
To fix CVE-2019-9036, upgrade to a patched version of the MAT File I/O Library that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2019-9036?
CVE-2019-9036 affects libmatio.a in matio version 1.5.13.
4
Can CVE-2019-9036 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-9036 can potentially be exploited remotely if the library is used in an application that processes untrusted input.
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What happens if CVE-2019-9036 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2019-9036 can lead to arbitrary code execution or crash of vulnerable applications due to heap corruption.