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CVE-2008-3521

7.2 · HIGH

Race condition in the jas_stream_tmpfile function in libjasper/base/jas_stream.c in JasPer 1.900.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (program exit) by creating the appropriate tmp.XXX…

Published Oct 2, 2008jasper_projectCWE-59EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2008-3521 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jasper_project jasper. It was published on October 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in the jas_stream_tmpfile function in libjasper/base/jas_stream.c in JasPer 1.900.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (program exit) by creating the appropriate tmp.XXXXXXXXXX temporary file, which causes Jasper to exit. NOTE: this was originally reported as a symlink issue, but this was incorrect. NOTE: some vendors dispute the severity of this issue, but it satisfies CVE's requirements for inclusion.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jasper_project. Update jasper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/attachment.cgi?id=163282&action=viewRefbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=222819Refsecunia.com/advisories/34391Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:142Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:164Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31470Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-742-1Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2008-3521Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45622Refbugs.gentoo.org/attachment.cgi?id=163282&action=view

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3521?

CVE-2008-3521 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jasper_project jasper. It was published on October 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3521?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3521?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jasper_project. Update jasper to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3521?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3521 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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