CVE-2022-1515
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1515 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory leak was discovered in matio 1.5.21 and earlier in Mat_VarReadNextInfo5() in mat5.c via a crafted file. This issue can potentially result in DoS.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak was discovered in matio 1.5.21 and earlier in Mat_VarReadNextInfo5() in mat5.c via a crafted file. This issue can potentially result in DoS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matio Project | Matio | < 1.5.22 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2079986Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/186Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2079986Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/186Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1515?
A memory leak was discovered in matio 1.5.21 and earlier in Mat_VarReadNextInfo5() in mat5.c via a crafted file. This issue can potentially result in DoS.
How severe is CVE-2022-1515?
CVE-2022-1515 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1515?
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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