HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-8751
HIGH

CVE-2015-8751

CWE-190Published: February 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow in the jas_matrix_create function in JasPer allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted JPEG 2000 image, related to integer multiplication for memory allocation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-8751 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

jasper_project1 product(s)
jasper
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/10
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/2
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/3
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80035
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1294039
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re28d4c3c5b77138de47bf5b2ad04886d9104eb74ae3594e5f7254318%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf15130c7b5f703664ce57a97934ffb8cc6065cbb1bf678dca8651519%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/10
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/2
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/3
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80035
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1294039
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re28d4c3c5b77138de47bf5b2ad04886d9104eb74ae3594e5f7254318%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf15130c7b5f703664ce57a97934ffb8cc6065cbb1bf678dca8651519%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

All References (14)

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/10Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80035Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1294039Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re28d4c3c5b77138de47bf5b2ad04886d9104eb74ae3594e5f7254318%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3EMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf15130c7b5f703664ce57a97934ffb8cc6065cbb1bf678dca8651519%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3EMailing List · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/07/10Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80035Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1294039Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re28d4c3c5b77138de47bf5b2ad04886d9104eb74ae3594e5f7254318%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3EMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf15130c7b5f703664ce57a97934ffb8cc6065cbb1bf678dca8651519%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3EMailing List · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-8751
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 17, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-8751 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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