CVE-2016-2116
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CVE-2016-2116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the jas_iccprof_createfrombuf function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the jas_iccprof_createfrombuf function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 1.900.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2116?
Memory leak in the jas_iccprof_createfrombuf function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.
How severe is CVE-2016-2116?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2116?
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