CVE-2016-9388
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.95%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9388 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ras_getcmap function in ras_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted image file.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ras_getcmap function in ras_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted image file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | < 1.900.14 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List, Patch, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94371Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failurePatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396962Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/411a4068f8c464e883358bf403a3e25158863823Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List, Patch, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94371Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failurePatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396962Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/411a4068f8c464e883358bf403a3e25158863823Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9388?
The ras_getcmap function in ras_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted image file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9388?
CVE-2016-9388 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9388?
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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