CVE-2016-8693: Double Free
First published: Mon Oct 17 2016(Updated: )
A double free vulnerability was found in mem_close in jas_stream.c triggered by invoking imginfo command on specially crafted image file. 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 | <1.900.10 | 1.900.10 |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.5 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =23 | |
| <=1.900.5 | ||
| =13.2 | ||
| =23 |
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Reference Links
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-double-free-in-mem_close-jas_stream-c/
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/44a524e367597af58d6265ae2014468b334d0309
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8693
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/14
- 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://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/25
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/31
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385507
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00010.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93587
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8693?
CVE-2016-8693 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on application stability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8693?
To fix CVE-2016-8693, upgrade affected versions of the jasper package to at least version 1.900.10 or apply relevant patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-8693?
CVE-2016-8693 affects the jasper package versions prior to 1.900.10, and specific distributions including Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8693?
CVE-2016-8693 is a double free vulnerability that occurs in the mem_close function within jas_stream.c.
How can CVE-2016-8693 be exploited?
CVE-2016-8693 can be exploited by an attacker who triggers the vulnerability through specially crafted image files.
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