CVE-2018-14044: The RateTransposer::setChannels function in RateTransposer.cpp in libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouc

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-14044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting soundtouch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The RateTransposer::setChannels function in RateTransposer.cpp in libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit), as demonstrated by SoundStretch.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-617
Published	2018-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: surina

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-13 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

surina soundtouch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy soundtouch || rpm -q soundtouch || soundtouch --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison soundtouch sudo apt install soundtouch=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold soundtouch

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list soundtouch sudo dnf downgrade soundtouch-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add soundtouch

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14044?

soundtouch: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14044 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14044 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-14044 affect?

CVE-2018-14044 affects soundtouch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The RateTransposer::setChannels function in RateTransposer.cpp in libSoundTouch.a in Olli Parviainen SoundTouch 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit), as demonstrated by SoundStret

How urgent is CVE-2018-14044?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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