Denial of Service Vulnerability in SoX 14.4.2 Affecting Audio Processing
CVE-2022-50798

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Chris Bagwell

Status
Sox
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50798?

SoX version 14.4.2 is susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability triggered by its handling of WAV files. When a specially crafted WAV file is processed, it can lead to a division by zero error, resulting in a floating point exception that crashes the program. This vulnerability highlights the risks associated with improper input validation during audio file processing, making it crucial for users to ensure their installations are up to date.

Affected Version(s)

SoX 14.4.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-50798 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51034
exploit
http://sox.sourceforge.net
product
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoX
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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CVE-2022-50798 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in SoX 14.4.2 Affecting Audio Processing