CVE-2017-11358
First published: Mon Jul 31 2017(Updated: )
The read_samples function in hcom.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted hcom file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/sox | 14.4.2+git20190427-1 14.4.2+git20190427-1+deb10u3 14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u2 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 | |
| Sound Exchange | =14.4.2 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/81
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/296/
- https://github.com/mansr/sox/commit/6cb44a44b9eda6b321ccdbf6483348d4a9798b00
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-11358
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/03/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/06/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00043.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00007.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-02
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42398/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11358?
CVE-2017-11358 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to an invalid memory read.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11358?
The vulnerability CVE-2017-11358 affects Sound eXchange (SoX) version 14.4.2 and certain Debian packages that include this version.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11358?
To resolve CVE-2017-11358, update SoX to a version later than 14.4.2, especially within the Debian distributions.
Can CVE-2017-11358 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11358 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted hcom files.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-11358 enable?
CVE-2017-11358 enables a denial of service attack, leading to application crashes.
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