CVE-2016-8692: Divide by Zero
First published: Wed Feb 15 2017(Updated: )
The jpc_dec_process_siz function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted YRsiz value in a BMP image to the imginfo command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.3 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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
- 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/93588
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-two-divide-by-zero-in-jpc_dec_process_siz-jpc_dec-c/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385502
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d8c2604cd438c41ec72aff52c16ebd8183068020
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/THLEZURI4D24PRM7SMASC5I25IAWXXTM/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8692
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/THLEZURI4D24PRM7SMASC5I25IAWXXTM/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8692?
CVE-2016-8692 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a divide-by-zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8692?
To fix CVE-2016-8692, update to JasPer version 1.900.4 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8692?
CVE-2016-8692 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a divide-by-zero error in the JasPer library.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-8692?
CVE-2016-8692 affects JasPer versions before 1.900.4, as well as specific distributions like Debian 8.0 and Fedora 25.
Can CVE-2016-8692 lead to an application crash?
Yes, CVE-2016-8692 can cause an application crash when processing a specially crafted BMP image.
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