CVE-2022-1515: Medium severity libmatio vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2022
·Updated
A memory leak was discovered in matio 1.5.21 and earlier in MatVarReadNextInfo5() in mat5.c via a crafted file. This issue can potentially result in DoS.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/matio<1.5.22
1.5.22
redhat/matio<1.5.23
1.5.23
Matio Project Matio<1.5.22
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1515?
CVE-2022-1515 has a severity rating that can potentially lead to a denial of service due to a memory leak.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-1515?
To fix CVE-2022-1515, update matio to version 1.5.22 or later.
3
What affected versions are impacted by CVE-2022-1515?
CVE-2022-1515 affects matio versions 1.5.21 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1515?
CVE-2022-1515 is classified as a memory leak vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2022-1515 be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2022-1515 can be exploited via a crafted file that causes a memory leak.