CVE-2019-9037: Critical 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 a buffer over-read in the function MatVarPrint() 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-2019-9037?
The severity of CVE-2019-9037 is considered medium due to the potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-9037?
To fix CVE-2019-9037, update the libmatio.a library to a version higher than 1.5.13.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-9037?
CVE-2019-9037 is classified as a buffer over-read vulnerability.
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Which versions of matio are affected by CVE-2019-9037?
CVE-2019-9037 affects matio version 1.5.13.
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What function in matio is impacted by CVE-2019-9037?
The Mat_VarPrint() function in mat.c is impacted by CVE-2019-9037.