CVE-2016-8883
First published: Wed Oct 26 2016(Updated: )
An assert that can be triggered by crafted input file was found in jpc_dec_tiledecode(). Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/33cc2cfa51a8d0fc3116d16cc1d8fc581b3f9e8d">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/33cc2cfa51a8d0fc3116d16cc1d8fc581b3f9e8d</a> CVE assignment: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/216">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/216</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.8 | 1.900.8 |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/17/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95865
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/32
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-8883
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/33cc2cfa51a8d0fc3116d16cc1d8fc581b3f9e8d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8883
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/216
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388874
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388876
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388873
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388875
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388870
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-8883
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8883
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-8883
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8883?
CVE-2016-8883 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to application crashes due to assertion failures.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8883?
To remediate CVE-2016-8883, update to Jasper version 1.900.8 or later as it includes the necessary patch.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8883?
CVE-2016-8883 affects Jasper versions prior to 1.900.8 across various platforms, including Debian and Red Hat systems.
What is the exploit nature of CVE-2016-8883?
The exploit for CVE-2016-8883 can be triggered by supplying specially crafted input files to the jpc_dec_tiledecode() function.
Is CVE-2016-8883 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-8883 can be considered a local vulnerability as it requires crafted input to trigger the assertion failure.
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