CVE-2017-5502: Medium severity Jasper Project Jasper vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
libjasper/jp2/jp2dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Jasper Project Jasper=1.900.17
Event History
Mar 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5502?
CVE-2017-5502 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5502?
To fix CVE-2017-5502, upgrade to a patched version of the JasPer library that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of JasPer are affected by CVE-2017-5502?
CVE-2017-5502 specifically affects JasPer version 1.900.17.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5502 allow?
CVE-2017-5502 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, specifically a crash.
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Where is the vulnerability CVE-2017-5502 located in the code?
The vulnerability CVE-2017-5502 is located in the jp2_dec.c file within the JasPer library.