Vulnerability Description
The jp2_cdef_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted image.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | <= 2.0.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/25/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_cPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/e96fc4fdd525fa0ede28074a7e2b1caf94b58b0Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/112Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/25/jasper-null-pointer-dereference-in-jp2_cPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/e96fc4fdd525fa0ede28074a7e2b1caf94b58b0Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/112Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6850?
CVE-2017-6850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The jp2_cdef_destroy function in jp2_cod.c in JasPer before 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2017-6850?
CVE-2017-6850 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-2017-6850?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jasper Project Jasper.