CVE-2016-9395: jasper_project jasper Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 5.5v3.0MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2016-9395
Published 23-03-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-9395 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in jasper_project jasper. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 4 · Related 3Timeline
- 23-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The jas_seq2d_create function in jas_seq.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted file.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated5.5MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.48% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Jasper_project1 product
- jasper≤ 1.900.24
Ubuntu1 product
- jasperAll versions (No fix recorded)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
10 links- blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failureX Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00008.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTThird Party AdvisoryREPORT
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00009.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEThird Party Advisory
- github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d42b2388f7f8e0332c846675133acea151fc557aX Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory