# CVE-2016-9393: The jpc\_pi\_nextrpcl function in jpc\_t2cod.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failur

- 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

The jpc_pi_nextrpcl function in jpc_t2cod.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted file.

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## References

- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failure
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94377
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/f7038068550fba0e41e1d0c355787f1dcd5bf330
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396972
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3693-1/

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