MEDIUM
CVE-2016-9583
CWE-125Published: August 1, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An out-of-bounds heap read vulnerability was found in the jpc_pi_nextpcrl() function of jasper before 2.0.6 when processing crafted input.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9583 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
jasper_project1 product(s)
jasper
Oracle1 product(s)
outside in technology
Red Hat6 product(s)
enterprise linux desktopenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server eusenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstation
Source: NVD CPE · 17 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
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94925Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9583Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/aa0b0f79ade5eef8b0e7a214c03f5af54b36ba7dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/f25486c3d4aa472fec79150f2c41ed4333395d3dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94925Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1208Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9583Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/aa0b0f79ade5eef8b0e7a214c03f5af54b36ba7dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/f25486c3d4aa472fec79150f2c41ed4333395d3dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9583
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 1, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9583 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.