CVE-2023-51257: jasper · Memory Buffer Overflow
Affects jasperSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubjasper-software/jasperpkg:github/jasper-software/jasperOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Restrict local access to systems running Jasper software to trusted and authenticated users only, employing strict access controls and user account management.
- Implement robust monitoring and logging of local activities to detect unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Use application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to prevent unauthorized code execution.
- Isolate systems running Jasper in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs.
- Prepare for rapid deployment of patches or updates once released by Jasper maintainers; subscribe to official security advisories.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments focusing on local privilege escalation vectors.
- Educate system administrators and users about the risks of local exploitation and enforce principle of least privilege.
- Consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling or limiting Jasper functionality if feasible until patches are available.
Description
An invalid memory write issue in Jasper-Software Jasper v.4.1.1 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
References
- github.com/jasper-software/jasper/issues/367 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HNTGL7I5IJSQ4BZ5MGKWJPQYICUMHQ5I/ (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MBF5KYWCZVIDMITRX7GBVWGNWKAMQORZ/ (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MBF5KYWCZVIDMITRX7GBVWGNWKAMQORZ/ (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HNTGL7I5IJSQ4BZ5MGKWJPQYICUMHQ5I/ (opens in a new tab)