Jasper up to 1.900.16 jas_seq.c jas_seq2d_create input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Jasper up to 1.900.16. The impacted element is the function jas_seq2d_create of the file jas_seq.c. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-9394. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jasper up to 1.900.16 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function jas_seq2d_create of the file jas_seq.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:

The jas_seq2d_create function in jas_seq.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 03/23/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/23/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9394 since 11/17/2016. 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 100174 (CentOS 6 / 7 : jasper (CESA-2017:1208)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276675 (Fedora Security Update for jasper (FEDORA-2017-da0b00fd64)).

Upgrading to version 1.900.17 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (100174) and SecurityFocus (BID 94372†). The entries VDB-98131, VDB-98450, VDB-98451 and VDB-98452 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 100174
Nessus Name: CentOS 6 / 7 : jasper (CESA-2017:1208)
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OpenVAS ID: 871165
OpenVAS Name: RedHat Update for jasper RHSA-2017:1208-01
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Jasper 1.900.17
Patch: github.com

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11/17/2016 🔍
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03/23/2017 +126 days 🔍
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11/14/2022 +2008 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2017:1208
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9394 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9394
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98457
SecurityFocus: 94372 - JasPer CVE-2016-9394 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9394 - JasPer - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2017 07:33
Updated: 11/14/2022 15:12
Changes: 03/24/2017 07:33 (80), 09/13/2020 09:29 (3), 11/14/2022 15:12 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:9E9:103

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