CVE-2019-20052
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.08%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20052 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory leak was discovered in Mat_VarCalloc in mat.c in matio 1.5.17 because SafeMulDims does not consider the rank==0 case.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak was discovered in Mat_VarCalloc in mat.c in matio 1.5.17 because SafeMulDims does not consider the rank==0 case.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matio Project | Matio | 1.5.17 |
References
- https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/131Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/131Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20052?
A memory leak was discovered in Mat_VarCalloc in mat.c in matio 1.5.17 because SafeMulDims does not consider the rank==0 case.
How severe is CVE-2019-20052?
CVE-2019-20052 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20052?
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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