CVE-2016-9591

Name: CVE-2016-9591
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-09T20:29:00.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9591 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. JasPer before version 2.0.12 is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the way it decodes certain JPEG 2000 image files resulting in a crash on the application using JasPer.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JasPer before version 2.0.12 is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the way it decodes certain JPEG 2000 image files resulting in a crash on the application using JasPer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	< 2.0.12
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1406405Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-07Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3827Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1406405Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-07Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3827Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9591?

JasPer before version 2.0.12 is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the way it decodes certain JPEG 2000 image files resulting in a crash on the application using JasPer.

How severe is CVE-2016-9591?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9591 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9591?

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-2016-9591?

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Source: NVD / NIST