CVE-2016-1867: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 13 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in the way the JasPer's jpc_pi_nextcprl() function parses certain JPEG 2000 image files. A specially crafted file could cause an application using JasPer to crash. Report with the reproducer attached: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/84">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/84</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.2 | 1.900.2 |
| Jasper Reports | =1.900.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/13/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/13/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81488
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/84
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1298137
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1298139
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1298136
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1298138
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/980da43d8d388a67cac505e734423b2a5aa4cede
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1298135
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-1867
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1867?
CVE-2016-1867 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash applications processing vulnerable JPEG 2000 files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1867?
To fix CVE-2016-1867, update your JasPer package to version 1.900.2 or later if you are using Red Hat, or ensure your Debian installation is patched.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2016-1867?
Applications using the JasPer library to process JPEG 2000 images are affected by CVE-2016-1867.
What causes the crash in CVE-2016-1867?
The crash in CVE-2016-1867 is caused by improper parsing of specially crafted JPEG 2000 image files in the jpc_pi_nextcprl() function.
Is CVE-2016-1867 present in Jasper version 1.900.1?
Yes, CVE-2016-1867 is present in Jasper version 1.900.1 and earlier.
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