HIGH
CVE-2016-9398
CWE-617Published: March 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The jpc_floorlog2 function in jpc_math.c in JasPer before 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9398 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
jasper_project1 product(s)
jasper
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
SUSE3 product(s)
linux enterprise desktoplinux enterprise serverlinux enterprise software development kit
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00009.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00082.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00085.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94382Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/16/jasper-multiple-assertion-failurePatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1396980Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00009.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00082.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00085.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9398
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-617
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 23, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-617)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9398 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.