SB2016020802 - Input validation error in JasPer
Published: February 8, 2016 Updated: August 3, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016020802
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2089)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The jas_matrix_clip function in jas_seq.c in JasPer 1.900.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00063.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3508
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83108
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208