CVE-2016-8887: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Oct 26 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.10 | 1.900.10 |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.9 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93835
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_colr_destroy-jp2_cod-c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388828
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/e24bdc716c3327b067c551bc6cfb97fd2370358d
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EGI2FZQLOTSZI3VA4ECJERI74SMNQDL4/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-8887
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22FCKKHQCQ3S6TZY5G44EFDTMWOJXJRD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EGI2FZQLOTSZI3VA4ECJERI74SMNQDL4/
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/23/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_colr_destroy-jp2_cod-c-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-8887
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8887
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/215
- 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://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_colr_destroy-jp2_cod-c/
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/34
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/23/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_colr_destroy-jp2_cod-c-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-8887/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-8887
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/45
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/bdfe95a6e81ffb4b2fad31a76b57943695beed20
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388829
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-8887
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8887
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-8887
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8887?
CVE-2016-8887 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on application stability.
How can I fix CVE-2016-8887?
To fix CVE-2016-8887, upgrade to jasper version 1.900.10 or later if you are using Red Hat.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-8887?
CVE-2016-8887 affects jasper versions up to and including 1.900.9 and various Fedora versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8887?
CVE-2016-8887 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
In which situations does CVE-2016-8887 occur?
CVE-2016-8887 occurs in the jp2_colr_destroy function within the jp2_cod.c file when handling certain inputs.
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