Description
Buffer overflow in the jas_stream_printf function in libjasper/base/jas_stream.c in JasPer 1.900.1 might allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to the mif_hdr_put function and use of vsprintf.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | ghostscript | 8.64~dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | ghostscript | 8.64~dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | ghostscript | 8.64~dfsg-2 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | ghostscript | 8.62.dfsg.1-3.2lenny4 | DSA-2080-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhev Manager 3 | rhevm-spice-client +4 | 3.5-3.el6 | RHSA-2015:0698 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP2 | jasper | 1.900.14-181.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2775-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | jasper | 1.900.14-181.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2775-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | jasper | 1.900.14-134.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2776-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | jasper | 1.900.14-181.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2775-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | jasper | 1.900.14-181.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2775-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | jasper | 1.900.14-134.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2776-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | jasper | 1.900.14-3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10281-1 |
Advisories 5
- RHSA-2015:0698 Red Hat Security Advisory: rhevm-spice-client security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- DSA-2080-1 ghostscript - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:2775-1 Security update for jasper SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:2776-1 Security update for jasper SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10281-1 jasper-1.900.14-3.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- 31470 vdb-entry
- MDVSA-2009:164 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2009:144 vendor-advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/attachment.cgi?id=163282&action=view
- 34391 third-party-advisory
- MDVSA-2009:142 vendor-advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=222819
- USN-742-1 vendor-advisory
- jasper-jasstreamprintf-bo(45623) vdb-entry
- RHSA-2015:0698 vendor-advisory
- 33173 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-200812-18 vendor-advisory
- SSA:2015-302-02 vendor-advisory