CVE-2017-5498 : Security Advisory and Response

JasPer libjasper/include/jasper/jas_math.h version 1.900.17 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack triggered by manipulating left shift operations on negative values.

Understanding CVE-2017-5498

What is CVE-2017-5498?

JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to crash a program by exploiting left shift operations on negative values.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5498

This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service (DoS) attack, causing the program to crash.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5498

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in libjasper/include/jasper/jas_math.h in JasPer 1.900.17, enabling remote attackers to trigger a crash through specific vectors.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 1.900.17

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit left shift operations on negative values to cause a denial of service attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor.
Monitor security advisories for any new information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to the latest versions.
Implement input validation to prevent malicious input.

Patching and Updates

Check for patches or updates from the vendor to address the vulnerability.