Vulnerability Description
JasPer before version 2.0.12 is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the way it decodes certain JPEG 2000 image files resulting in a crash on the application using JasPer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | < 2.0.12 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94952Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1406405ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-07Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3827Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94952Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1406405ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-07Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3827Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9591?
CVE-2016-9591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). JasPer before version 2.0.12 is vulnerable to a use-after-free in the way it decodes certain JPEG 2000 image files resulting in a crash on the application using JasPer.
How severe is CVE-2016-9591?
CVE-2016-9591 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jasper Project Jasper, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.