Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2212291

First published: Mon Jun 05 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerabilty was found in sox v14.4.3, heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability that exists in the lsx_readbuf function at sox/src/formats_i.c:98:16. This vulnerability could lead to security issues such as denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure. References: <a href="https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/367/">https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/367/</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SoX (Sound eXchange)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2212291?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2212291 is high due to potential denial of service, code execution, and information disclosure.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2212291?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2212291, upgrade to a patched version of SoX that addresses the heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2212291?

    The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2212291 is SoX (Sound eXchange) version 14.4.3.

  • When was REDHAT-BUG-2212291 disclosed?

    REDHAT-BUG-2212291 was disclosed as affecting version 14.4.3 of SoX.

  • What kind of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2212291?

    REDHAT-BUG-2212291 is a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability found in the lsx_readbuf function in SoX.

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