CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15370: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )

There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the ImaExpandS function of ima_rw.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack during conversion of an audio file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sound Exchange=14.4.2
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15370?

    CVE-2017-15370 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for a denial of service attack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15370?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-15370, users should upgrade to the latest version of SoX that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-15370?

    CVE-2017-15370 affects SoX version 14.4.2 and Debian GNU/Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0.

  • Is CVE-2017-15370 related to file conversion?

    Yes, CVE-2017-15370 specifically affects file conversion processes in SoX, leading to a potential denial of service.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15370?

    CVE-2017-15370 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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