Vulnerability Description
Mat_VarReadNextInfo4 in mat4.c in MATIO 1.5.17 omits a certain '\0' character, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read in strdup_vprintf when uninitialized memory is accessed.
CVSS Score
8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matio Project | Matio | 1.5.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=16856ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tbeu/matio/commit/651a8e28099edb5fbb9e4e1d4d3238848f446c9aPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00037.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=16856ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tbeu/matio/commit/651a8e28099edb5fbb9e4e1d4d3238848f446c9aPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00037.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17533?
CVE-2019-17533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Mat_VarReadNextInfo4 in mat4.c in MATIO 1.5.17 omits a certain '\0' character, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read in strdup_vprintf when uninitialized memory is accessed.
How severe is CVE-2019-17533?
CVE-2019-17533 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matio Project Matio, Debian Debian Linux.