CVE-2016-9397

Name: CVE-2016-9397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T18:59:00.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9397 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The jpc_dequantize function in jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The jpc_dequantize function in jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.59%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-617

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	1.900.13
Fedoraproject	Fedora	32
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failureThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396979Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N4ALB4SXHURLVWKAOKYRNJXPABW3M22M/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UPOVZTSIQPW2H4AFLMI3LHJEZGBVEQET/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failureThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396979Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N4ALB4SXHURLVWKAOKYRNJXPABW3M22M/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UPOVZTSIQPW2H4AFLMI3LHJEZGBVEQET/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9397?

The jpc_dequantize function in jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-9397?

CVE-2016-9397 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9397?

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-2016-9397?

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Source: NVD / NIST