CVE-2004-0557
UnknownEPSS 25.08%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in the st_wavstartread function in wav.c for Sound eXchange (SoX) 12.17.2 through 12.17.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain WAV file header fields.. EPSS estimates a 25.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the st_wavstartread function in wav.c for Sound eXchange (SoX) 12.17.2 through 12.17.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain WAV file header fields.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sox | Sox | 12.17.2 |
| Sox | Sox | 12.17.3 |
| Sox | Sox | 12.17.4 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 8.0 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 9.0 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 10.0 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_1.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_2.0 |
References
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-23.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-409.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10819Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-23.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-409.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10819Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0557?
Multiple buffer overflows in the st_wavstartread function in wav.c for Sound eXchange (SoX) 12.17.2 through 12.17.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain WAV file header fields.
How severe is CVE-2004-0557?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0557?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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