CVE-2019-16093 : Security Advisory and Response

Symonics libmysofa 0.7 has a vulnerability in the readOHDRHeaderMessageDataLayout function in hdf/dataobject.c, allowing an invalid write operation.

Understanding CVE-2019-16093

This CVE involves an invalid write vulnerability in Symonics libmysofa version 0.7.

What is CVE-2019-16093?

The vulnerability exists in the readOHDRHeaderMessageDataLayout function of Symonics libmysofa version 0.7, allowing unauthorized write access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16093

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to perform unauthorized write operations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16093

Symonics libmysofa 0.7 is affected by an invalid write vulnerability in the readOHDRHeaderMessageDataLayout function.

Vulnerability Description

In the file hdf/dataobject.c, an invalid write operation is present in the readOHDRHeaderMessageDataLayout function of Symonics libmysofa version 0.7.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Symonics libmysofa 0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to write data beyond the allocated memory space, potentially leading to a security compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor.
Monitor for any unauthorized write attempts on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and address similar issues.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Symonics libmysofa version 0.7 is updated with the latest patches to fix the invalid write vulnerability.