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CVE-2016-9591 is a JasPer JPEG 2000 decoding flaw. A crafted image can trigger a use-after-free condition and crash software that uses vulnerable JasPer versions before 2.0.12. The cited sources support crash impact, not confirmed code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where servers, desktop applications, image pipelines, or security tools parse JPEG 2000 files through JasPer packages older than 2.0.12 or vulnerable vendor backports. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or business-critical systems that process uploaded images. Treat as lower urgency where JasPer is absent or only processes trusted files, but still patch during normal maintenance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JasPer to version 2.0.12 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, or Red Hat security updates where applicable.; Limit processing of untrusted JPEG 2000 files until patched..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1406405CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- DSA-3827CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- GLSA-201707-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2017:1208CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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Use After Free
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