Jasper 1.900.5 BMP Image libjasper/bmp/bmp_dec.c bmp_getdata null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Jasper 1.900.5. This affects the function bmp_getdata of the file libjasper/bmp/bmp_dec.c of the component BMP Image Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-8884. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jasper 1.900.5 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bmp_getdata of the file libjasper/bmp/bmp_dec.c of the component BMP Image Handler. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The bmp_getdata function in libjasper/bmp/bmp_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by calling the imginfo command with a crafted BMP image. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8690.

The bug was discovered 03/23/2017. The weakness was presented 03/28/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-8884 since 10/22/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94601 (openSUSE Security Update : jasper (openSUSE-2016-1270)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176838 (Debian Security Update for jasper (DLA 1583-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (94601) and SecurityFocus (BID 93834†). See VDB-97007, VDB-98440, VDB-98441 and VDB-104484 for similar entries. 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
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Nessus ID: 94601
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : jasper (openSUSE-2016-1270)
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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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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2017:1208
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8884 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8884
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98953
SecurityFocus: 93834 - JasPer Incomplete Fix Multiple Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8884 - JasPer - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/28/2017 22:10
Updated: 11/22/2022 14:45
Changes: 03/28/2017 22:10 (74), 08/23/2020 11:42 (8), 11/22/2022 14:45 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:0E0:103

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