Vulnerability Description
The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 1.900.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93839Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-memory-allocation-failure-in-jas_Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388880Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/23/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93839Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/jasper-memory-allocation-failure-in-jas_Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388880Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8886?
CVE-2016-8886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
How severe is CVE-2016-8886?
CVE-2016-8886 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jasper Project Jasper.