CVE-2019-17533
HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 1.88%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17533 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matio Project | Matio | 1.5.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=16856Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=16856Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17533?
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 a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17533?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-17533?
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