CVE-2023-34318: Buffer Overflow
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 Software | Affected Version | How 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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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-34318
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2212283
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-34318 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34318
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/368/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212285
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2212284
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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