CVE-2016-8882

Name: CVE-2016-8882
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-13T16:59:00.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8882 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The jpc_dec_tilefini function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The jpc_dec_tilefini function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	<= 1.900.7

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/17/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95864
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/30Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/17/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95864
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/30Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8882?

The jpc_dec_tilefini function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2016-8882?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8882 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8882?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8882?

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Source: NVD / NIST