Vulnerability Description
The jp2_colr_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 1.900.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by leveraging incorrect cleanup of JP2 box data on error. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8887.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 1.900.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/23/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_cExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/bdfe95a6e81ffb4b2fad31a76b57943695beed2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/23/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_cExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/bdfe95a6e81ffb4b2fad31a76b57943695beed2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10250?
CVE-2016-10250 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The jp2_colr_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 1.900.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by leveraging incorrect cleanup of JP2 box data on ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10250?
CVE-2016-10250 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10250?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jasper Project Jasper.