Out-of-bounds Read in Sound_exchange_project Sound_exchange
CVE-2021-3643
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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.015 (72.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Sound_exchange_project Sound_exchange — versions 14.4.1
- N/a Sox — versions sox 14.4.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3643?
- CVE-2021-3643 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sound_exchange_project Sound_exchange, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2022-05-02.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3643?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-3643 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.