CVE-2023-51257 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via an invalid memory write in the Jasper image library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-51257?
CVE-2023-51257 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Jasper Project Jasper, published on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An invalid memory write issue in Jasper-Software Jasper v.4.1.1 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51257?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (7)
jasper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.0.14-150000.3.31.1 |
jasper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.0.14-150000.3.31.1 |
jasper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 1.900.14-195.37.1 |
jasper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 1.900.14-195.37.1 |
jasper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 1.900.14-195.37.1 |
jasper openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 2.0.14-150000.3.31.1 |
jasper openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 4.1.2-1.1 |
Products include Jasper Project Jasper.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51257?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-51257 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-51257 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Jasper Project Jasper
Sources
Also known as AZL-33325, AZL-34807, CLSA-2024-1723146304, CLSA-2025-1746187690, GHSA-c74w-77jp-9c48, SUSE-SU-2024:0240-1 and 3 more.