CVE-2019-16092 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Symonics libmysofa version 0.7 has a vulnerability that leads to a NULL pointer dereference in the getHrtf function.

Understanding CVE-2019-16092

This CVE involves a specific vulnerability in Symonics libmysofa version 0.7 that can result in a NULL pointer dereference.

What is CVE-2019-16092?

In Symonics libmysofa version 0.7, a NULL pointer dereference occurs in the getHrtf function located in the reader.c file within the hrtf directory.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16092

The vulnerability can potentially lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution if exploited by an attacker.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16092

Symonics libmysofa version 0.7 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

A NULL pointer dereference occurs in the getHrtf function within the reader.c file of the hrtf directory in Symonics libmysofa version 0.7.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, potentially leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-16092 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to a patched version of Symonics libmysofa to address the NULL pointer dereference issue.
Monitor vendor advisories for any security patches or updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to the latest secure versions.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent NULL pointer dereference vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability in Symonics libmysofa version 0.7.