CVE-2019-16091 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Symonics libmysofa version 0.7, specifically within the directblockRead function in hdf/fractalhead.c, affecting Symonics libmysofa and Canonical Ubuntu Linux. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network-exploitable flaw with low attack complexity that could lead to high confidentiality impact without requiring user interaction or privileges. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symonics:libmysofa:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
18.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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