CVE-2015-5221
UnknownEPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the mif_process_cmpt function in libjasper/mif/mif_cod.c in the JasPer JPEG-2000 library before 1.900.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image file.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mif_process_cmpt function in libjasper/mif/mif_cod.c in the JasPer JPEG-2000 library before 1.900.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Opensuse Project | Leap | 42.1 |
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 1.900.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00064.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/20/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1255710Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/df5d2867e8004e51e18b89865bc4aa69229227b3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00064.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/20/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1255710Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/df5d2867e8004e51e18b89865bc4aa69229227b3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5221?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mif_process_cmpt function in libjasper/mif/mif_cod.c in the JasPer JPEG-2000 library before 1.900.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image file.
How severe is CVE-2015-5221?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5221?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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