USN-3693-1: JasPer vulnerabilities
It was discovered that JasPer incorrectly handled certain malformed JPEG-2000 image files. If a user or automated system using JasPer were tricked into opening a specially crafted image, an attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute code with the privileges of the user invoking the program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3693-1?
The severity of USN-3693-1 is considered high due to the potential for denial of service and code execution.
How do I fix USN-3693-1?
To fix USN-3693-1, update to libjasper1 version 1.900.1-debian1-2.4ubuntu1.2 for Ubuntu 16.04 or 1.900.1-14ubuntu3.5 for Ubuntu 14.04.
Which systems are affected by USN-3693-1?
USN-3693-1 affects systems running Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 with the libjasper1 package.
What type of vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-3693-1?
USN-3693-1 addresses vulnerabilities related to the handling of malformed JPEG-2000 image files.
Can USN-3693-1 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, USN-3693-1 can potentially lead to remote code execution if exploited through specially crafted image files.