CVE-2016-2116
First published: Thu Mar 03 2016(Updated: )
Memory leak in the jas_iccprof_createfrombuf function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.2 | 1.900.2 |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3508
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/03/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84133
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2919-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jasper/+bug/1547865
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/att-507/CVE-2016-2116.patch
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/507
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1314474
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1314476
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1314473
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1314475
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/142245b9bbb33274a7c620aa7a8f85bc00b2d68e
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1314472
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2116?
CVE-2016-2116 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2116?
To fix CVE-2016-2116, upgrade your JasPer installation to version 1.900.2 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-2116?
CVE-2016-2116 affects JasPer versions 1.900.1 and earlier, as well as specific versions of Ubuntu Linux.
Can CVE-2016-2116 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2116 can be exploited remotely through a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.
What are the consequences of CVE-2016-2116?
The primary consequence of CVE-2016-2116 is a denial of service caused by excessive memory consumption.
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