VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2021-3643
The lsx_adpcm_init function within libsox leads to a global-buffer-overflow.
CRITICAL 9.1EPSS 1.57%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.57%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
A flaw was found in sox 14.4.1. The lsx_adpcm_init function within libsox leads to a global-buffer-overflow. This flaw allows an attacker to input a malicious file, leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.
- CVSS 3.1
- 9.1 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.57% probability · 74th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-125, CWE-120
- Affected
- sound exchange project/sound exchange
- Source
- secalert@redhat.com
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1980626Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1980626Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.