CVE-2019-16091
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16091 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Symonics libmysofa 0.7 has an out-of-bounds read in directblockRead in hdf/fractalhead.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Symonics libmysofa 0.7 has an out-of-bounds read in directblockRead in hdf/fractalhead.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symonics | Libmysofa | 0.7 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- https://github.com/hoene/libmysofa/compare/f571522...e07edb3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4473-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hoene/libmysofa/compare/f571522...e07edb3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4473-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16091?
Symonics libmysofa 0.7 has an out-of-bounds read in directblockRead in hdf/fractalhead.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-16091?
CVE-2019-16091 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16091?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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