CVE-2016-9560: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 24 2016(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in jasper in jpc_tsfb_getbands2 function in jpc_tsfb.c triggered by parsing of a malicious file. Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/1abc2e5a401a4bf1d5ca4df91358ce5df111f495">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/1abc2e5a401a4bf1d5ca4df91358ce5df111f495</a> References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/473">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/473</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.30 | 1.900.30 |
| Jasper Reports | <1.900.30 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux eus | =7.3 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux eus | =7.4 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux eus | =7.5 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux eus | =7.6 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux eus | =7.7 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server aus | =7.3 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server aus | =7.4 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server aus | =7.6 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server aus | =7.7 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server tus | =7.3 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server tus | =7.6 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server tus | =7.7 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/20/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/23/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94428
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/20/jasper-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-jpc_tsfb_getbands2-jpc_tsfb-c/
- https://github.com/Hack-Me/Pocs_for_Multi_Versions/tree/main/CVE-2016-9560
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/1abc2e5a401a4bf1d5ca4df91358ce5df111f495
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/473
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1396987
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1396986
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/85
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-9560
- https://github.com/asarubbo/poc/blob/master/00047-jasper-stackoverflow-jpc_tsfb_getbands2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1398256
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/20/jasper-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-jpc_tsfb_getbands2-jpc_tsfb-c
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-9560
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9560?
CVE-2016-9560 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9560?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9560, update the Jasper package to version 1.900.30 or later on affected systems.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9560?
CVE-2016-9560 affects the Jasper software package on various Linux distributions including Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What does CVE-2016-9560 exploit?
CVE-2016-9560 exploits a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the jpc_tsfb_getbands2 function of Jasper.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2016-9560?
You can verify vulnerability to CVE-2016-9560 by checking the version of the Jasper package installed on your system.
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