Jasper up to 1.900.7 libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c jpc_dec_tilefini null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Jasper up to 1.900.7 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function jpc_dec_tilefini of the file libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8882. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Jasper up to 1.900.7 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function jpc_dec_tilefini of the file libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The jpc_dec_tilefini function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 10/17/2016. The weakness was shared 01/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-8882 since 10/22/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 54 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 95664 (Debian DLA-739-1 : jasper security updat), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 169339 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for jasper (SUSE-SU-2016:2776-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.900.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (95664) and SecurityFocus (BID 95864†). The entries VDB-80612, VDB-80831, VDB-82331 and VDB-82338 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 95664
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-739-1 : jasper security updat
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OpenVAS ID: 870183
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for jasper FEDORA-2016-6c789ba91d
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Jasper 1.900.8

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10/17/2016 🔍
10/22/2016 +5 days 🔍
12/10/2016 +49 days 🔍
12/12/2016 +2 days 🔍
01/13/2017 +32 days 🔍
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01/15/2017 +2 days 🔍
10/28/2022 +2112 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 30
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8882 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8882
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95329

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SecurityFocus: 95864 - JasPer 'jpc_dec.c' Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8882 - JasPer - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2017 10:38
Updated: 10/28/2022 17:13
Changes: 01/15/2017 10:38 (75), 07/21/2020 17:16 (7), 10/28/2022 17:13 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:E7D:103

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