CVE-2019-9036: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 23, 2019
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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.

5

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.

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