CVE-2023-34318
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2023-34318 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in sox, in the startread function at sox/src/hcom.c:160:41. This flaw can lead to a denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in sox, in the startread function at sox/src/hcom.c:160:41. This flaw can lead to a denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Exchange Project | Sound Exchange | 14.4.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-34318Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2212283Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-34318Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2212283Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-34318?
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in sox, in the startread function at sox/src/hcom.c:160:41. This flaw can lead to a denial of service, code execution, or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2023-34318?
CVE-2023-34318 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34318?
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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