Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. In xmalloc.h, there is an integer overflow on the result of multiplication fed into the lsx_valloc macro that wraps malloc. When the buffer is allocated, it is smaller than expected, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in channels_start in remix.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project | Sound Exchange | 14.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00040.html
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/320Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-2/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00040.html
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/320Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8355?
CVE-2019-8355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. In xmalloc.h, there is an integer overflow on the result of multiplication fed into the lsx_valloc macro that wraps malloc. When the buffer is allocated, it is s...
How severe is CVE-2019-8355?
CVE-2019-8355 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-2019-8355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange.