CVE-2017-15371
First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )
There is a reachable assertion abort in the function sox_append_comment() in formats.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 Software | Affected Version | How 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-2017-15371?
CVE-2017-15371 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15371?
To fix CVE-2017-15371, upgrade to a version of SoX that addresses this issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15371?
CVE-2017-15371 affects SoX version 14.4.2 and specific Debian Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0.
What type of attack can CVE-2017-15371 lead to?
CVE-2017-15371 can lead to a denial of service attack when processing crafted audio files.
In which function does CVE-2017-15371 occur?
CVE-2017-15371 occurs in the function sox_append_comment() in formats.c.
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