CVE-2022-44617

HIGH

X.org Libxpm < 3.5.15 - Infinite Loop

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0007
EPSS Percentile 21.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-20 CWE-835
Status published
Products (1)
x.org/libxpm < 3.5.15
Published Feb 06, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026