CVE-2016-8654: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Nov 28 2016(Updated: )
A heap-buffer overflow vulnerability was found in QMFB code in JPC codec caused by buffer being allocated with too small size. Upstream bugs: <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/93">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/93</a> <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/94">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/94</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/4a59cfaf9ab3d48fca4a15c0d2674bf7138e3d1a">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/4a59cfaf9ab3d48fca4a15c0d2674bf7138e3d1a</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <2.0.0 | 2.0.0 |
| Jasper Reports | <2.0.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| 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 aus | =7.3 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server aus | =7.4 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server eus | =7.3 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server eus | =7.4 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server eus | =7.5 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94583
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8654
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/4a59cfaf9ab3d48fca4a15c0d2674bf7138e3d1a
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/93
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/94
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1399169
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1399171
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1399168
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1399170
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1399167
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8654
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8654?
CVE-2016-8654 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution caused by the heap-buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8654?
To fix CVE-2016-8654, update the jasper package to version 2.0.0 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-8654?
CVE-2016-8654 affects the jasper library, especially in versions prior to 2.0.0 on systems such as Debian and Red Hat.
Can CVE-2016-8654 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8654 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
What specifically causes CVE-2016-8654?
CVE-2016-8654 is caused by a buffer being allocated with too small a size in the QMFB code of the JPC codec.
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