CVE-2017-6850

Name: CVE-2017-6850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T14:59:01.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The jp2_cdef_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted image.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The jp2_cdef_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	<= 2.0.12

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/25/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_cdef_destroy-jp2_cod-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/e96fc4fdd525fa0ede28074a7e2b1caf94b58b0dIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/112Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/25/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_cdef_destroy-jp2_cod-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/e96fc4fdd525fa0ede28074a7e2b1caf94b58b0dIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/112Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6850?

The jp2_cdef_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted image.

How severe is CVE-2017-6850?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6850?

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