CVE-2011-4516: Heap-based buffer overflow in the jpc_cox_getcompparms function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_cs.c in JasPer 1.900.1...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-4516 is a memory corruption flaw in JasPer’s JPEG2000 parser. A malicious JPEG2000 file could crash software using JasPer or potentially run attacker-controlled code. Business urgency depends on where JPEG2000 files are accepted or processed. Exposure is most likely in servers, desktop tools, or embedded workflows that use JasPer/libjasper to parse untrusted JPEG2000 images. The bundle lists affected product metadata as n/a, so inventory must confirm actual package or library use. Prioritize remediation where JasPer processes externally supplied images, especially internet-facing upload, conversion, scanning, or content-management workflows. Lower priority is reasonable only when JPEG2000 parsing is absent or limited to trusted files. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor-supplied JasPer/libjasper security updates from the relevant operating system or software provider.; Limit or disable JPEG2000 upload and processing where business workflows do not require it.; Route untrusted image processing through isolated, least-privileged services..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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