CVE-2017-11358
Publication date 31 July 2017
Last updated 24 July 2024
Ubuntu priority
The read_samples function in hcom.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted hcom file.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
It was discovered that SoX incorrectly handled certain media files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impact.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| sox | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic |
Not affected
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| 16.04 LTS xenial |
Fixed 14.4.1-5ubuntu0.1
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| 14.04 LTS trusty |
Fixed 14.4.1-3ubuntu1.1
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Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score |
5.5 · Medium
|
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None |
| Integrity impact | None |
| Availability impact | High |
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |