MEDIUM
CVE-2016-8692
CWE-369Published: February 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The jpc_dec_process_siz function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted YRsiz value in a BMP image to the imginfo command.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-8692 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
jasper_project1 product(s)
jasper
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/14Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93588Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-two-divide-by-zero-in-jpc_dec_process_siz-jpc_dec-c/Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385502Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3785Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/14Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93588Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/16/jasper-two-divide-by-zero-in-jpc_dec_process_siz-jpc_dec-c/Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-8692
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-369
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 15, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-369)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-8692 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.