CVE-2019-8357: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 15, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. lsxmakelpf in effectidsp.c allows a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/sox
14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u214.4.2+git20190427-3.514.4.2+git20190427-5
Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange=14.4.2

Event History

Feb 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:32 PM
Description
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8357?

CVE-2019-8357 is a vulnerability found in SoX 14.4.2 that allows a NULL pointer dereference.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8357?

The severity of CVE-2019-8357 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2019-8357 impact SoX?

CVE-2019-8357 impacts SoX by allowing a NULL pointer dereference, which can lead to a denial-of-service condition or possibly remote code execution.

4

How do I fix the CVE-2019-8357 vulnerability in SoX?

To fix the CVE-2019-8357 vulnerability in SoX, update to version 14.4.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8357?

More information about CVE-2019-8357 can be found at the following links: [CVE-2019-8357](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-8357), [SoX Bug Report](https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/318), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4079-1).

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