CVE-2016-9557 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted file due to an integer overflow in the JasPer image library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-9557?
CVE-2016-9557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jasper Project Jasper, published on 23 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in jas_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9557?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jasper Project Jasper.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9557?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2016-9557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Jasper Project Jasper
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4c4-wm35-x9g8, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9557.