Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in the jas_iccattrval_destroy function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8137.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 1.900.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3508
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/03/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84133
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2919-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jasper/+bug/1547865
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3508
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/03/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84133
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2919-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jasper/+bug/1547865
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1577?
CVE-2016-1577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Double free vulnerability in the jas_iccattrval_destroy function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a cra...
How severe is CVE-2016-1577?
CVE-2016-1577 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Jasper Project Jasper.