CVE-2019-9037

CVE-2019-9037 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Matio Project Matio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in libmatio.a in matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.13. There is a buffer over-read in the function Mat_VarPrint() in mat.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9037?
An issue was discovered in libmatio.a in matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.13. There is a buffer over-read in the function Mat_VarPrint() in mat.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-9037?
CVE-2019-9037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9037 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9037?
CVE-2019-9037 affects Matio Project Matio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9037?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-9037 published?
CVE-2019-9037 was published on 2019-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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