CVE-2022-44617

libXpm: Runaway loop on width of 0 and enormous height

Published Feb 6, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in libXpm. When processing a file with width of 0 and a very large height, some parser functions will be called repeatedly and can lead to an infinite loop, resulting in a Denial of Service in the application linked to the library.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3459-1 libxpm security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-47554 A flaw was found in libXpm. When processing a file with width of 0 and a very large height, some parser functions will be called repeatedly and can lead to an infinite loop, resulting in a Denial of Service in the application linked to the library.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5807-1 libXpm vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5807-2 libXpm vulnerabilities
History
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Mar 25, 2025, 8:05 PM
Reserved
Jan 9, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 6, 2023, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:08 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 17, 2023, 12:00 AM