MEDIUM
CVE-2022-1515
CWE-401Published: May 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-1515 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
matio_project1 product(s)
matio
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2079986Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/186Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2079986Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/186Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-1515
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-401
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 2, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-401)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-1515 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.