CVE-2019-1010004 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

SoX - Sound eXchange 14.4.2 and earlier versions are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, leading to a denial of service. The vulnerability is associated with the read_samples function in xa.c:219.

Understanding CVE-2019-1010004

This CVE involves an out-of-bounds read issue in SoX - Sound eXchange, potentially resulting in a denial of service.

What is CVE-2019-1010004?

The vulnerability in SoX - Sound eXchange 14.4.2 and earlier allows for an out-of-bounds read, leading to a denial of service. Exploitation requires opening a specially crafted .xa file.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1010004

The consequence of this vulnerability is a denial of service, affecting the availability of the system. It may overlap with CVE-2017-18189.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1010004

SoX - Sound eXchange vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the read_samples function located at xa.c:219.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SoX - Sound eXchange
Vendor: Sourceforge
Versions affected: ≤ 14.4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, a victim must open a specifically crafted .xa file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-1010004.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SoX - Sound eXchange to a version beyond 14.4.2 if available.
Avoid opening untrusted .xa files.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Implement file validation mechanisms to detect malicious .xa files.

Patching and Updates

Check for patches or updates provided by Sourceforge for SoX - Sound eXchange.