# CVE-2016-9557: Integer overflow in jas\_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a cra

- 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

Integer overflow in jas_image.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94490
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/19/jasper-signed-integer-overflow-in-jas_image-c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1398251
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/d42b2388f7f8e0332c846675133acea151fc557a
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/23/2

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