CVE-2016-8885: The bmp_getdata function in libjasper/bmp/bmp_dec.c in JasPer before 1.900.9 allows remote attackers to cau...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-8885 is a denial-of-service flaw in JasPer’s BMP image handling. A malicious BMP processed through the imginfo tool can trigger a NULL pointer dereference and crash the process. The sources do not indicate code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems, services, or workflows that use JasPer or its imginfo utility to process untrusted BMP files. Linux distributions including Fedora and Red Hat issued advisories, indicating packaged deployments were affected. Treat this as a moderate availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or automated image-processing systems first, especially where file parsing failures could disrupt customer workflows or batch processing. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JasPer to version 1.900.9 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Fedora, Red Hat, or distribution security updates.; Avoid processing untrusted BMP files with vulnerable JasPer tooling..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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