CVE-2017-5500 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jasper Project	Jasper	1.900.17

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95666
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/16/jasper-multiple-crashes-with-ubsan/ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95666
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/16/jasper-multiple-crashes-with-ubsan/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5500?

CVE-2017-5500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

How severe is CVE-2017-5500?

CVE-2017-5500 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-2017-5500?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jasper Project Jasper.