CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5503

First published: Wed Mar 01 2017(Updated: )

The dec_clnpass function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_t1dec.c in JasPer 1.900.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory write and crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jasper Reports=1.900.27

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5503?

    CVE-2017-5503 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service conditions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5503?

    CVE-2017-5503 is a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially crash the application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5503?

    To fix CVE-2017-5503, update to a patched version of JasPer that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-5503?

    CVE-2017-5503 affects JasPer version 1.900.27.

  • Can CVE-2017-5503 lead to data loss?

    While CVE-2017-5503 primarily causes a denial of service, it could potentially lead to data loss depending on the context of the attack.

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