Jasper 1.900.17 libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Jasper 1.900.17. This affects an unknown function of the file libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c. Such manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5502. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jasper 1.900.17 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the file libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2017. The weakness was shared 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-5502 since 01/16/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261310 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-5502), 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 (261310) and SecurityFocus (BID 95666†). The entries VDB-97420, VDB-97421, VDB-97422 and VDB-97423 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 261310
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-5502

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Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2017-5502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97424
SecurityFocus: 95666 - JasPer Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5502 - JasPer - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 10:01
Updated: 09/08/2025 21:08
Changes: 03/02/2017 10:01 (58), 09/03/2020 11:03 (6), 09/08/2025 21:08 (18)
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