CVE-2014-8145: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 31 2014(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted WAV file to the (1) start_read or (2) AdpcmReadBlock function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange | <=14.4.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0561.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129699/SoX-14.4.1-Heap-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3112
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:015
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-010.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71774
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00034.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-30
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8145?
CVE-2014-8145 has a high severity rating due to multiple heap-based buffer overflows that can lead to remote code execution.
What versions of SoX are affected by CVE-2014-8145?
CVE-2014-8145 affects Sound eXchange (SoX) version 14.4.1 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8145?
To fix CVE-2014-8145, upgrade to SoX version 14.4.2 or later which contains patches for this vulnerability.
What exploits are possible with CVE-2014-8145?
CVE-2014-8145 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted WAV files.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2014-8145?
CVE-2014-8145 impacts Debian 7.0, Debian 8.0, and Oracle Solaris 11.2 among others.
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