CVE-2023-34432: Heap-buffer-overflow in src/formats_i.c

Published Jun 5, 2023
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Updated

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in sox, in the lsxreadbuf function at sox/src/formatsi.c:98:16. This flaw can lead to a denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.

Other sources

A vulnerabilty was found in sox v14.4.3, heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability that exists in the lsxreadbuf function at sox/src/formatsi.c:98:16. This vulnerability could lead to security issues such as denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.

References: https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/367/

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected components
Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange<=14.4.3
Fedoraproject Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux=8.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0

Event History

Jun 5, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-34432?

CVE-2023-34432 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability found in sox.

2

How does CVE-2023-34432 impact the affected software?

CVE-2023-34432 can lead to a denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-34432?

The affected software includes Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange, Redhat Enterprise Linux versions 6.0 and 7.0, Fedoraproject Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux version 8.0, and Fedoraproject Fedora version 38.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-34432?

CVE-2023-34432 has a severity level of 7 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-34432?

To fix CVE-2023-34432, it is recommended to update the affected software to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.

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