Jasper 2.0.12 jpc/jpc_dec.c calcstepsizes input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jasper 2.0.12. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function calcstepsizes of the file jpc/jpc_dec.c. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-13751. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jasper 2.0.12 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function calcstepsizes of the file jpc/jpc_dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

There is a reachable assertion abort in the function calcstepsizes() in jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer 2.0.12 that will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

The bug was discovered 08/29/2017. The weakness was published 08/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13751 since 08/29/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 220728 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-13751), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (220728) and SecurityFocus (BID 100514†). Similar entries are available at VDB-105939, VDB-105940, VDB-105941 and VDB-105942. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 220728
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-13751

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2021-0a6290f865⛔
Researcher: OWL337.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-13751 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13751
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105945
SecurityFocus: 100514 - JasPer Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2017 08:57
Updated: 03/04/2025 21:47
Changes: 08/30/2017 08:57 (53), 11/11/2019 19:48 (9), 01/10/2021 11:37 (3), 12/27/2022 08:59 (2), 03/04/2025 21:47 (16)
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