CVE-2016-10248

Name: CVE-2016-10248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T14:59:00.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The jpc_tsfb_synthesize function in jpc_tsfb.c in JasPer before 1.900.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving an empty sequence.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The jpc_tsfb_synthesize function in jpc_tsfb.c in JasPer before 1.900.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving an empty sequence.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	<= 1.900.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93797
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/20/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jpc_tsfb_synthesize-jpc_tsfb-c/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/2e82fa00466ae525339754bb3ab0a0474a31d4bdPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93797
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/20/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jpc_tsfb_synthesize-jpc_tsfb-c/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/2e82fa00466ae525339754bb3ab0a0474a31d4bdPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10248?

The jpc_tsfb_synthesize function in jpc_tsfb.c in JasPer before 1.900.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving an empty sequence.

How severe is CVE-2016-10248?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10248?

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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Source: NVD / NIST