CVE catalog

CVE-2021-3643

sox: CVE-2021-3643

Severity: Medium · CVSS 5.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Published: May 2, 2022, 7:15:00 PM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 1.57% · Oct 25, 2026

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.

Vulnerable and fixed packages

Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.

Distribution	Package	Release	Version	Status
Debian	sox	trixie	`14.4.2+git20190427-5`	fixed
Debian	sox	bookworm	`14.4.2+git20190427-3.5`	fixed
Ubuntu	sox	pro	`14.4.1-5`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	pro	`14.4.1-5ubuntu0.1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	pro	`14.4.1-5ubuntu0.1+esm1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	pro	`14.4.1-5+deb8u4ubuntu0.1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	pro	`14.4.1-5+deb8u4ubuntu0.1+esm1`	fixed
Ubuntu	sox	18.04	`14.4.1-5build1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	18.04	`14.4.2-2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	18.04	`14.4.2-3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	18.04	`14.4.2-3ubuntu0.18.04.1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	18.04	`14.4.2-3ubuntu0.18.04.2`	fixed
Ubuntu	sox	20.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-1build1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	20.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	20.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u1build0.20.04.1`	fixed
Ubuntu	sox	22.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	sox	22.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u1build0.22.04.1`	fixed

Fixed-version evidence

Distribution	Package	Type	Release	Fixed version	Urgency	Origin	Bugs
Debian	sox	source	trixie	`14.4.2+git20190427-3.2`	not yet assigned	Not reported	[1010374]
Debian	sox	source	bookworm	`14.4.2+git20190427-3.2`	not yet assigned	Not reported	[1010374]
Ubuntu	sox	deb	pro	`14.4.1-5+deb8u4ubuntu0.1+esm1`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3643	Not reported
Ubuntu	sox	deb	18.04	`14.4.2-3ubuntu0.18.04.2`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3643	Not reported
Ubuntu	sox	deb	20.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u1build0.20.04.1`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3643	Not reported
Ubuntu	sox	deb	22.04	`14.4.2+git20190427-2+deb11u1build0.22.04.1`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3643	Not reported

[Debian bug #1010374]

OpenFactory catalog packages

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[libsox3]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-dev]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-all]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-alsa]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-ao]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-base]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-mp3]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-oss]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[libsox-fmt-pulse]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
[sox]Fixed
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12
- 14.4.2+git20190427-3.5 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · bookworm; dsa · sox · debian · 12

[Debian 13 (Trixie)]

[libsox3]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-dev]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-all]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-alsa]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-ao]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-base]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-mp3]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-opus]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-oss]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
[libsox-fmt-pulse]Fixed
Source package: [sox]
Details (2)
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13
- 14.4.2+git20190427-5+b3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 14.4.2+git20190427-3.2
  dsa · sox · debian · 13

Next results

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 5:58:48 PM UTC

References

[Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]