How severe is CVE-2016-9395?

CVE-2016-9395 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9395 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9395?

CVE-2016-9395 affects Jasper Project Jasper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9395?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-9395 published?

CVE-2016-9395 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9395

CVE-2016-9395 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jasper Project Jasper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Jasper Project Jasper
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The jas_seq2d_create function in jas_seq.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9395?: The jas_seq2d_create function in jas_seq.c in JasPer before 1.900.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9395?: CVE-2016-9395 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9395 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9395?: CVE-2016-9395 affects Jasper Project Jasper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9395?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9395 published?: CVE-2016-9395 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jasper_project:jasper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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