Vulnerability Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the sphere.c start_read() functionality of Sound Exchange libsox 14.4.2 and master commit 42b3557e. A specially-crafted file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project | Sound Exchange | 14.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/03/3
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00009.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1434ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5356
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/03/3
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00009.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1434ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5356
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40426?
CVE-2021-40426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the sphere.c start_read() functionality of Sound Exchange libsox 14.4.2 and master commit 42b3557e. A specially-crafted file can lead to a heap buf...
How severe is CVE-2021-40426?
CVE-2021-40426 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sound Exchange Project Sound Exchange.