Jasper up to 1.900.24 jas_image.c integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Jasper up to 1.900.24. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file jas_image.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-9557. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Jasper up to 1.900.24 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file jas_image.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. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in jas_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 11/19/2016. The weakness was shared 03/23/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9557 since 11/22/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 124 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261322 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-9557), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.900.25 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (261322) and SecurityFocus (BID 94490†). The entries VDB-98462, VDB-98461 and VDB-98460 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Programming Tool Software

Name

• Jasper

Version

• 1.900.0
• 1.900.1
• 1.900.2
• 1.900.3
• 1.900.4
• 1.900.5
• 1.900.6
• 1.900.7
• 1.900.8
• 1.900.9
• 1.900.10
• 1.900.11
• 1.900.12
• 1.900.13
• 1.900.14
• 1.900.15
• 1.900.16
• 1.900.17
• 1.900.18
• 1.900.19
• 1.900.20
• 1.900.21
• 1.900.22
• 1.900.23
• 1.900.24

License

• free

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 261322
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-9557

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Jasper 1.900.25
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/19/2016 🔍
11/19/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/22/2016 +3 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +121 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/08/2025 +3090 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: d42b2388f7f8e0332c846675133acea151fc557a
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-9557 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9557
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98464
SecurityFocus: 94490 - JasPer 'jas_image.c' Integer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9557 - JasPer - Integer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2017 07:36
Updated: 09/08/2025 20:21
Changes: 03/24/2017 07:36 (66), 09/13/2020 09:40 (2), 11/14/2022 16:04 (5), 09/08/2025 20:21 (18)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:655:103

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