CVE-2016-8690: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Oct 17 2016(Updated: )
The bmp_getdata function in libjasper/bmp/bmp_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted BMP image in an imginfo command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.9 | 1.900.9 |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.29 | |
| Fedora | =23 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93590
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-two-null-pointer-dereference-in-bmp_getdata-bmp_dec-c/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385499
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/8f62b4761711d036fd8964df256b938c809b7fca
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00023.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1385517
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1385519
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1385516
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1385518
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/172
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/5d66894d2313e3f3469f19066e149e08ff076698
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388831
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/24
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/21
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8690
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/155
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-two-null-pointer-dereference-in-bmp_getdata-bmp_dec-c-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-8690/
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/33
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8884
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8885
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/221
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1385499#c6
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8690?
CVE-2016-8690 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8690?
To fix CVE-2016-8690, upgrade to Jasper version 1.900.9 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-8690?
CVE-2016-8690 affects versions of JasPer prior to 1.900.5 and specific distributions like Fedora 23.
Can CVE-2016-8690 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8690 can be exploited remotely via crafted BMP images in the imginfo command.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2016-8690?
If upgrading is not possible, consider implementing additional security measures such as input validation to mitigate the impact of CVE-2016-8690.
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