Jasper 1.900.17 libjasper/jpc/jpc_tsfb.c integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Jasper 1.900.17. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file libjasper/jpc/jpc_tsfb.c. This manipulation causes integer overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-5501. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jasper 1.900.17 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file libjasper/jpc/jpc_tsfb.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in libjasper/jpc/jpc_tsfb.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2017. The weakness was presented 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5501 since 01/16/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261301 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-5501), 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 (261301) and SecurityFocus (BID 95666†). See VDB-97420, VDB-97421, VDB-97422 and VDB-97424 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 261301
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-5501

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97423
SecurityFocus: 95666 - JasPer Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5501 - JasPer - Integer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 10:01
Updated: 09/09/2025 06:00
Changes: 03/02/2017 10:01 (58), 09/03/2020 11:00 (6), 09/09/2025 06:00 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:D1C:103

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