Buffer overflow in Sound Exchange Libsox

CVE-2021-40426

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the sphere.c start_read() functionality of Sound Exchange libsox 14.4.2 and master commit 42b3557e. A specially-crafted file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.022 (80.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40426?
CVE-2021-40426 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sound Exchange Libsox, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-04-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-40426?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.