CVE-2017-15371
UnknownEPSS 1.63%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15371 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is a reachable assertion abort in the function sox_append_comment() in formats.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack during conversion of an audio file.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a reachable assertion abort in the function sox_append_comment() in formats.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack during conversion of an audio file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project | Sound Exchange | 14.4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1500570Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- 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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1500570Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- 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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15371?
There is a reachable assertion abort in the function sox_append_comment() in formats.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack during conversion of an audio file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15371?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15371 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15371?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-15371?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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