CVE-2017-5504: Medium severity Jasper Project Jasper vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
The jpcundoroi function in libjasper/jpc/jpcdec.c in JasPer 1.900.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a crafted image.
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5504?
CVE-2017-5504 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5504?
To fix CVE-2017-5504, update to a patched version of the JasPer library that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5504 enable?
CVE-2017-5504 enables remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks through crafted images.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5504?
CVE-2017-5504 affects JasPer version 1.900.17.
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What kind of issue does CVE-2017-5504 cause in vulnerable applications?
CVE-2017-5504 causes an invalid memory read that can lead to application crashes.