NULL pointer dereference in Sound_exchange_project Sound_exchange

CVE-2017-18189

In the startread function in xa.c in Sound eXchange (SoX) through 14.4.2, a corrupt header specifying zero channels triggers an infinite loop with a resultant NULL pointer dereference, which may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of…

EPSS: 0.052 (91.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18189?
CVE-2017-18189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sound_exchange_project Sound_exchange, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-02-15.
How severe is CVE-2017-18189?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.