Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-11358 is a crash bug in SoX 14.4.2 when it reads a crafted HCOM audio file. Business impact is availability: systems or workflows that automatically process user-supplied audio could be interrupted. The provided sources do not show code execution or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where SoX 14.4.2 or vulnerable distribution packages process untrusted HCOM audio, especially automated conversion, upload, or media-processing pipelines. Workstations using SoX only on trusted local files have lower practical exposure. Treat as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing media processing services, then standard workstation and server package updates. Mitigation focus: Apply Debian, Gentoo, or other vendor security updates for SoX.; Avoid processing untrusted HCOM files until patched.; Isolate automated audio conversion jobs from critical services..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 42398CVE reference · exploit
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171130 [SECURITY] [DLA 1197-1] sox security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
- GLSA-201810-02CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190305 [SECURITY] [DLA 1705-1] sox security updateCVE reference · mailing-list
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