CVE-2019-8354
MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 1.64%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8354 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. lsx_make_lpf in effect_i_dsp.c has an integer overflow on the result of multiplication fed into malloc. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. lsx_make_lpf in effect_i_dsp.c has an integer overflow on the result of multiplication fed into malloc. When the buffer is allocated, it is smaller than expected, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project | Sound Exchange | 14.4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/319Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sox/bugs/319Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4079-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8354?
An issue was discovered in SoX 14.4.2. lsx_make_lpf in effect_i_dsp.c has an integer overflow on the result of multiplication fed into malloc. When the buffer is allocated, it is smaller than expected, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2019-8354?
CVE-2019-8354 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8354?
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-2019-8354?
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