CVE-2016-9591: Use After Free
First published: Fri Dec 16 2016(Updated: )
A use-after-free flaw was found in the way JasPer decoded certain JPEG 2000 image files. A specially crafted file could cause an application using JasPer to crash. Upstream issue (including a reproducer); <a href="https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/105">https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/105</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/jasper | ||
| redhat/jasper | <2.0.12 | 2.0.12 |
| Jasper Reports | <2.0.12 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server eus | =7.3 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server eus | =7.4 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94952
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1406405
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-07
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3827
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/105
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1406406
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1406408
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1406409
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1406407
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/03fe49ab96bf65fea784cdc256507ea88267fc7c
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-9591
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9591?
CVE-2016-9591 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9591?
To fix CVE-2016-9591, update the JasPer package to version 2.0.12 or later.
Which versions of JasPer are vulnerable to CVE-2016-9591?
Versions prior to 2.0.12 of the JasPer package are affected by CVE-2016-9591.
What applications are affected by CVE-2016-9591?
Applications that utilize the JasPer library for JPEG 2000 decoding are vulnerable to CVE-2016-9591.
How can I confirm if my system is affected by CVE-2016-9591?
You can check your JasPer package version against the known affected versions to determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2016-9591.
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