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CVE-2014-8137

6.8 · MEDIUM

Double free vulnerability in the jas_iccattrval_destroy function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a…

Published Dec 24, 2014jasper_projectEPSS 14.55%

Overview

CVE-2014-8137 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting jasper_project jasper. It was published on December 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Double free vulnerability in the jas_iccattrval_destroy function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ICC color profile in a JPEG 2000 image file.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
jasper_projectjasper0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8137?

CVE-2014-8137 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting jasper_project jasper. It was published on December 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8137?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8137?

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.

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