CVE-2018-1000223

Name: CVE-2018-1000223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-20T20:29:01.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. soundtouch version up to and including 2.0.0 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in SoundStretch/WavFile.cpp:WavInFile::readHeaderBlock() that can result in arbitrary code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via victim must open maliocius file in soundstretch utility.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

soundtouch version up to and including 2.0.0 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in SoundStretch/WavFile.cpp:WavInFile::readHeaderBlock() that can result in arbitrary code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via victim must open maliocius file in soundstretch utility.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Surina	Soundtouch	<= 2.0.0

References

https://gitlab.com/soundtouch/soundtouch/issues/6Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/soundtouch/soundtouch/issues/6Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000223?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000223?

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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Source: NVD / NIST