Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2212282

First published: Mon Jun 05 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerabilty was found in sox v14.4.3, where floating point exception vulnerability that exists in the read_samples function at sox/src/voc.c:334:18. This vulnerability could lead to security issues such as denial of service. References: <a href="https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/369/">https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/369/</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SoX (Sound eXchange)

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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.

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