CVE-2019-8357: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Feb 15 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. lsx_make_lpf in effect_i_dsp.c allows a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange | =14.4.2 | |
| 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/318
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-8357
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/code/ci/2ce02fea7b350de9ddfbcf542ba4dd59a8ab255b/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-8357
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-8357
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8357
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-8357
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8357?
CVE-2019-8357 is a vulnerability found in SoX 14.4.2 that allows a NULL pointer dereference.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8357?
The severity of CVE-2019-8357 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
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.
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.
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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