CVE-2016-8886

Name: CVE-2016-8886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T18:59:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	<= 1.900.10

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-memory-allocation-failure-in-jas_malloc-jas_malloc-cThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388880Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EGI2FZQLOTSZI3VA4ECJERI74SMNQDL4/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-memory-allocation-failure-in-jas_malloc-jas_malloc-cThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388880Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EGI2FZQLOTSZI3VA4ECJERI74SMNQDL4/

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8886?

The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

How severe is CVE-2016-8886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8886?

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-2016-8886?

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Source: NVD / NIST