How severe is CVE-2017-5498?

CVE-2017-5498 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-2017-5498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5498?

CVE-2017-5498 affects Jasper Project Jasper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5498?

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

When was CVE-2017-5498 published?

CVE-2017-5498 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5498

CVE-2017-5498 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jasper Project Jasper
Published: 2017-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libjasper/include/jasper/jas_math.h in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5498?: libjasper/include/jasper/jas_math.h in JasPer 1.900.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.
How severe is CVE-2017-5498?: CVE-2017-5498 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-2017-5498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5498?: CVE-2017-5498 affects Jasper Project Jasper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5498 published?: CVE-2017-5498 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jasper_project:jasper:1.900.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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