Improper Input Validation Affecting jasper package, versions <1.900.1-debian1-2.4ubuntu1.1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.04% (89th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-JASPER-343045
  • published8 Feb 2016
  • 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 Ubuntu:16.04 jasper to version 1.900.1-debian1-2.4ubuntu1.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream jasper package and not the jasper package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 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.