CVE-2019-9028 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was found in the matio library version 1.5.13. The function InflateDimensions() in inflate.c, when invoked from ReadNextCell in mat5.c, is susceptible to a stack-based buffer over-read issue.

Understanding CVE-2019-9028

This CVE-2019-9028 entry describes a vulnerability in the matio library version 1.5.13 that can lead to a stack-based buffer over-read issue.

What is CVE-2019-9028?

CVE-2019-9028 is a vulnerability in the matio library version 1.5.13 that arises from the function InflateDimensions() in inflate.c when called from ReadNextCell in mat5.c. This vulnerability can potentially lead to a stack-based buffer over-read issue.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9028

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-9028 could allow an attacker to exploit the stack-based buffer over-read issue, potentially leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9028

This section provides technical details about the CVE-2019-9028 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-9028 is a stack-based buffer over-read issue in the function InflateDimensions() in inflate.c when called from ReadNextCell in mat5.c.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: 1.5.13 of the matio library
Systems using the vulnerable version of the matio library

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by invoking the function InflateDimensions() in inflate.c from ReadNextCell in mat5.c, leading to a stack-based buffer over-read issue.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-9028, follow these mitigation and prevention strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to a patched version of the matio library
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to patched versions
Implement secure coding practices to prevent buffer over-read vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the matio library maintainers