CVE-2019-8354: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 15 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. lsx_make_lpf in effect_i_dsp.c has an integer overflow on the result of multiplication fed into malloc. When the buffer is allocated, it is smaller than expected, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange | =14.4.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| debian/sox | 14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u2 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 14.4.2+git20190427-5 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00040.html
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/319
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-8354
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/code/ci/f70911261a84333b077c29908e1242f69d7439eb
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-8354
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-8354
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8354
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-8354
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8354?
CVE-2019-8354 is a vulnerability in SoX 14.4.2 that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow due to an integer overflow in lsx_make_lpf function.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-8354?
Users of SoX 14.4.2 and related versions are affected by CVE-2019-8354.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8354?
CVE-2019-8354 has a severity of medium (5) according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
How can I mitigate CVE-2019-8354?
To mitigate CVE-2019-8354, it is recommended to update SoX to version 14.4.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8354?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8354 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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