Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the jas_iccprof_createfrombuf function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 1.900.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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-2016-2116?
CVE-2016-2116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in the jas_iccprof_createfrombuf function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG ...
How severe is CVE-2016-2116?
CVE-2016-2116 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Jasper Project Jasper.