CVE-2017-15642
UnknownEPSS 1.49%
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CVE-2017-15642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In lsx_aiffstartread in aiff.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2, there is a Use-After-Free vulnerability triggered by supplying a malformed AIFF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In lsx_aiffstartread in aiff.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2, there is a Use-After-Free vulnerability triggered by supplying a malformed AIFF 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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00043.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00042.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-02Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/297/Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/298/Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00043.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00042.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-02Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/297/Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/298/Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15642?
In lsx_aiffstartread in aiff.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.2, there is a Use-After-Free vulnerability triggered by supplying a malformed AIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15642?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15642?
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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