Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project | Sound Exchange | 14.4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/81ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/03/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/06/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42398/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/81ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/03/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/06/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00043.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11358?
CVE-2017-11358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-11358?
CVE-2017-11358 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange, Debian Debian Linux.