CVE-2016-9396: High severity Jasper Project Jasper vulnerability

Published Nov 21, 2016
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Updated

An assertion failure was possible to trigger in JPCNOMINALGAIN.

CVE assignment:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/441

Other sources

The JPCNOMINALGAIN function in jpc/jpct1cod.c in JasPer through 2.0.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JPCCOXRFT assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/jasper
redhat/jasper<2.0.15
2.0.15
Jasper Project Jasper<=1.900.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/jasper to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.15

Event History

Mar 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9396?

CVE-2016-9396 has a medium severity rating due to an assertion failure that can be exploited by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9396?

To fix CVE-2016-9396, upgrade the JasPer package to version 2.0.15 or later.

3

Which versions of JasPer are affected by CVE-2016-9396?

Versions of JasPer prior to 2.0.15 are affected by CVE-2016-9396.

4

Is CVE-2016-9396 an exploitable vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2016-9396 is considered exploitable as it allows remote attackers to trigger an assertion failure.

5

What component of JasPer is impacted by CVE-2016-9396?

CVE-2016-9396 impacts the JPC_NOMINALGAIN function in jasper's jpc_t1cod.c file.

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