OpenSUSE Linux update for jasper



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-9055
CWE-ID CWE-617
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 openSUSE Leap
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SDB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Reachable assertion

EUVDB-ID: #VU13037

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9055

CWE-ID: CWE-617 - Reachable Assertion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to reachable assertion in the function jpc_firstone in libjasper/jpc/jpc_math.c. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

openSUSE Leap: 42.3

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-05/msg00108.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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