CVE-2016-9557

Name: CVE-2016-9557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T18:59:01.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in jas_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in jas_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	<= 1.900.24

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94490Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/19/jasper-signed-integer-overflow-in-jas_image-cThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1398251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d42b2388f7f8e0332c846675133acea151fc557aIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94490Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/19/jasper-signed-integer-overflow-in-jas_image-cThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1398251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d42b2388f7f8e0332c846675133acea151fc557aIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9557?

Integer overflow in jas_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2016-9557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9557?

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-2016-9557?

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Source: NVD / NIST