CVE-2014-8145: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to h...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Sound eXchange (SoX) 14.4.1 and earlier when handling crafted WAV files. A vulnerable system could be harmed simply by processing a malicious audio file. The public sources do not define the exact business impact or CVSS severity, so urgency depends on whether SoX processes untrusted media in your environment. Exposure is most likely where SoX is installed on servers, workstations, media pipelines, web upload handlers, email processing, or batch conversion jobs that process WAV files from users, partners, or the internet. Prioritize remediation if SoX processes externally supplied audio. For internal-only, legacy, or offline use, handle through normal patch governance, but confirm exposure rather than relying on age of the CVE. Mitigation focus: Inventory SoX installations and identify versions 14.4.1 or earlier.; Apply relevant operating system vendor security updates for SoX.; Avoid processing untrusted WAV files until affected systems are updated..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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