CVE-2020-36428
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36428 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.18 through 1.5.21 has a heap-based buffer overflow in ReadInt32DataDouble (called from ReadInt32Data and Mat_VarRead4).. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.18 through 1.5.21 has a heap-based buffer overflow in ReadInt32DataDouble (called from ReadInt32Data and Mat_VarRead4).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matio Project | Matio | >= 1.5.18, <= 1.5.21 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=21421Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/matio/OSV-2020-799.yamlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=21421Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/matio/OSV-2020-799.yamlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36428?
matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.18 through 1.5.21 has a heap-based buffer overflow in ReadInt32DataDouble (called from ReadInt32Data and Mat_VarRead4).
How severe is CVE-2020-36428?
CVE-2020-36428 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36428?
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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