Improper input validation in X.org Libxpm
CVE-2022-44617
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.012 (66.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- X.org Libxpm
- N/a Libxpm — versions 3.5.15
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com
- secalert@redhat.com
- secalert@redhat.com
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-44617?
- CVE-2022-44617 is a high-severity vulnerability in X.org Libxpm, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-02-06.
- How severe is CVE-2022-44617?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-44617 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.