CVE-2017-5502

Name: CVE-2017-5502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-01T15:59:00.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	1.900.17

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95666
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/16/jasper-multiple-crashes-with-ubsan/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95666
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/16/jasper-multiple-crashes-with-ubsan/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5502?

libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

How severe is CVE-2017-5502?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5502?

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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Source: NVD / NIST