CVE-2019-9027 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability was found in libmatio.a within the matio (MAT File I/O Library) version 1.5.13, affecting the function ReadNextCell() in mat5.c due to a heap-based buffer overflow issue.

Understanding CVE-2019-9027

This CVE entry describes a specific vulnerability in the matio library version 1.5.13.

What is CVE-2019-9027?

CVE-2019-9027 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ReadNextCell() function within the mat5.c file of the matio library version 1.5.13.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9027

This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting the heap-based buffer overflow issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9027

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the ReadNextCell() function in mat5.c due to a heap-based buffer overflow problem in libmatio.a of the matio library version 1.5.13.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 1.5.13

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting a malicious MAT file that triggers the heap-based buffer overflow when processed by the ReadNextCell() function.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-9027 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to a patched version of the matio library that addresses the heap-based buffer overflow issue.
Implement proper input validation to prevent malicious inputs from triggering the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software libraries to ensure vulnerabilities are promptly addressed.
Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and mitigate potential buffer overflow issues.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems using the matio library are updated to a version that includes a patch for the CVE-2019-9027 vulnerability.