CVE-2016-10249: Integer overflow in the jpc_dec_tiledecode function in jpc_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.12 allows remote at...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10249 is a JasPer image-processing flaw. A specially crafted image can trigger an integer overflow that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow. The public record says impact is unspecified, so treat exposure seriously where JasPer handles untrusted images. Systems are most exposed when applications, services, or automated workflows use JasPer before 1.900.12 to decode attacker-supplied or internet-originated image files, especially JPEG-2000 processing paths packaged by Linux distributions. Prioritize remediation for systems that process customer, partner, email, web-uploaded, or automated image content. Business risk is lower for isolated systems that never process untrusted images, but the memory-corruption class and remote file trigger justify timely patching. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JasPer to 1.900.12 or later where available.; Apply relevant distribution updates, including Debian or Red Hat advisories where applicable.; Identify applications that bundle or dynamically link vulnerable JasPer versions..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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