# CVE-2017-6851: The jas\_matrix\_bindsub function in jas\_seq.c in JasPer 2.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read) via a craf

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The jas_matrix_bindsub function in jas_seq.c in JasPer 2.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read) via a crafted image.

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## References

- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/issues/113
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/25/jasper-invalid-memory-read-in-jas_matrix_bindsub-jas_seq-c/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-03

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