CVE-2017-9782

A vulnerability was found in Jasper, where a heap-based buffer over-read in the jp2_decode function in libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c can lead to a denial of service, where a remote attacker could exploit this flaw by persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, causing the application to crash.

This vulnerability is rated as low severity because it causes a denial of service through a heap-based buffer over-read. While it can crash the application, it does not pose a significant risk to system security or integrity.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.