CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-8886

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to destabilize the system or cause unforeseen application behavior, potentially leading to service availability loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update JasPer to version 1.900.11 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The jas_malloc function in libjasper/base/jas_malloc.c in JasPer before 1.900.11 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS