CVE-2016-9583

What it is

An out-of-bounds heap read vulnerability was found in the jpc_pi_nextpcrl() function of jasper before 2.0.6 when processing crafted input.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-08-01 17:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:56 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-08-01 17:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:56 UTC

Exploit probability

1.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds read

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 7.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.3
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.4
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus 7.6
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus 7.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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