# CVE-2016-9262: Multiple integer overflows in the (1) jas\_realloc function in base/jas\_malloc.c and (2) mem\_resize function in base/jas\_stream.c in JasPer b

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-03-23 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) jas_realloc function in base/jas_malloc.c and (2) mem_resize function in base/jas_stream.c in JasPer before 1.900.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted image, which triggers use after free vulnerabilities.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/4
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-07
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94224
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1393882
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/634ce8e8a5accc0fa05dd2c20d42b4749d4b2735
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/07/jasper-use-after-free-in-jas_realloc-jas_malloc-c

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