PT-2021-7702 · Sox+4 · Sox+4
Dhananjay Arunesh
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Published
2015-02-27
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Updated
2025-06-27
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CVE-2021-3643
CVSS v2.0
9.4
Critical
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
sox version 14.4.1
Description
A flaw in the
lsx adpcm init function within libsox leads to a global-buffer-overflow. This issue allows an attacker to input a malicious file, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability is related to reading beyond the valid boundaries of a data buffer. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to access confidential data and cause a denial of service using a malicious file.Recommendations
For sox version 14.4.1, consider disabling the
lsx adpcm init function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the libsox module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using malicious files with the affected software until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Buffer Overflow
Out of bounds Read
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Linuxmint
Ubuntu
Sox