CVE-2016-8691: Divide by Zero
First published: Mon Oct 17 2016(Updated: )
Divide by zero vulnerability was found in jpc_dec_process_siz triggered by invoking imginfo command on specially crafted file. Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d8c2604cd438c41ec72aff52c16ebd8183068020">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d8c2604cd438c41ec72aff52c16ebd8183068020</a> CVE assignment: <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/14">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/14</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.4 | 1.900.4 |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.3 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Fedora | =25 |
Remedy
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-two-divide-by-zero-in-jpc_dec_process_siz-jpc_dec-c/
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Reference Links
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-two-divide-by-zero-in-jpc_dec_process_siz-jpc_dec-c/
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d8c2604cd438c41ec72aff52c16ebd8183068020
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8691
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
- 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/93593
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385502
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/THLEZURI4D24PRM7SMASC5I25IAWXXTM/
- 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
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8691
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8692
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/22
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/23
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1385503
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/THLEZURI4D24PRM7SMASC5I25IAWXXTM/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8691?
CVE-2016-8691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability.
How does CVE-2016-8691 exploit the divide by zero vulnerability?
CVE-2016-8691 exploits a divide by zero vulnerability in the jpc_dec_process_siz function which can be triggered by processing a specially crafted file.
What versions of Jasper are affected by CVE-2016-8691?
CVE-2016-8691 affects Jasper versions up to and including 1.900.3.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8691?
To fix CVE-2016-8691, upgrade Jasper to version 1.900.4 or later.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-8691?
CVE-2016-8691 impacts Debian 8.0 and Fedora 25 among other platforms that use affected versions of Jasper.
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