Improper Input Validation Affecting jasper-debuginfo package, versions <0:1.900.1-21.9.amzn1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.96% (87th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN201803-JASPERDEBUGINFO-1706693
  • published27 Sept 2021
  • disclosed8 Feb 2016

Introduced: 8 Feb 2016

CVE-2016-2089  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2018.03 jasper-debuginfo to version 0:1.900.1-21.9.amzn1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS-2017-836.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream jasper-debuginfo package and not the jasper-debuginfo package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2018.03 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.