Improper Input Validation Affecting jasper-libs package, versions <0:1.900.1-30.el7_3


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.97% (85th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-JASPERLIBS-2079416
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed24 Oct 2016

Introduced: 24 Oct 2016

CVE-2016-9390  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-617  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 jasper-libs to version 0:1.900.1-30.el7_3 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream jasper-libs package and not the jasper-libs package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The jas_seq2d_create function in jas_seq.c in JasPer before 1.900.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted image file.