CVE-2016-9398
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.98%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9398 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The jpc_floorlog2 function in jpc_math.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The jpc_floorlog2 function in jpc_math.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | < 1.900.17 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 | Sp1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00082.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00085.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94382Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failurePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396980Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00082.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00085.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94382Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failurePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396980Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9398?
The jpc_floorlog2 function in jpc_math.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-9398?
CVE-2016-9398 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9398?
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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