CVE-2022-1515

CVE-2022-1515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Matio Project Matio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-401.

Key facts

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.

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 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1515 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1515?
CVE-2022-1515 affects Matio Project Matio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1515?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1515 published?
CVE-2022-1515 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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