CVE-2021-23159
First published: Thu Jun 24 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in SoX, where a heap based overflow was found in formats_i.c:376, function lsx_read_w_buf. References: <a href="https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/352/">https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/352/</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/sox | <=14.4.2+git20190427-1 | 14.4.2+git20190427-1+deb10u3 14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u2 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 |
| Sox Project Sox | =14.4.2-7 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-23159
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/352/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1975671
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-23159
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-11358
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-3643
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-23210
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-23172
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-33844
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-40426
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-31650
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-31651
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1021133
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1978788
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1978787
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-23159
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/03/3
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-23159
- https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2021-23159
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23159?
CVE-2021-23159 is a vulnerability in SoX where a heap-buffer-overflow occurs in the lsx_read_w_buf() function in the formats_i.c file, which can lead to an application crash.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23159?
CVE-2021-23159 has a severity rating of 5.5 (high).
How can CVE-2021-23159 be exploited?
CVE-2021-23159 can be exploited by using a crafted file that triggers the heap-buffer-overflow in SoX's lsx_read_w_buf() function.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23159?
SoX versions 14.4.2+git20190427-1+deb10u3, 14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u2, and 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 are affected by CVE-2021-23159.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23159?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-23159 at the following references: [Link 1](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-23159), [Link 2](https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/352/), [Link 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1975671).
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