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CVE-2023-34318: Heap-buffer-overflow in src/hcom.c

First published: Fri May 05 2023(Updated: )

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in sox, in the startread function at sox/src/hcom.c:160:41. This flaw can lead to a denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sox Project Sox=14.4.3
Fedoraproject Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux=8.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-34318?

    The severity of CVE-2023-34318 is high.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34318?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-34318 on the Red Hat Security Portal.

  • How does CVE-2023-34318 affect sox?

    CVE-2023-34318 affects sox version 14.4.3.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-34318?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-34318 can perform a denial of service, execute arbitrary code, or disclose information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-34318?

    To fix CVE-2023-34318, it is recommended to update to a patched version of sox.

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