REDHAT-BUG-2212282: Low severity sox (sound exchange) vulnerability
A vulnerabilty was found in sox v14.4.3, where floating point exception vulnerability that exists in the readsamples function at sox/src/voc.c:334:18. This vulnerability could lead to security issues such as denial of service.
References: https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/369/
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2212282?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2212282 is classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2212282?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2212282, update to a patched version of SoX that addresses the floating point exception vulnerability.
What is the affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2212282?
The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2212282 is SoX (Sound eXchange) version 14.4.3.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2212282?
REDHAT-BUG-2212282 is a floating point exception vulnerability located in the read_samples function.
Can REDHAT-BUG-2212282 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2212282 could potentially be exploited to cause a denial of service if the vulnerable function is called.