libXpm File Parser width/heigh allocation of resources
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libXpm. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Parser. Executing a manipulation of the argument width/heigh can lead to allocation of resources. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-44617. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability was found in libXpm (version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component File Parser. The manipulation of the argument width/heigh with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The weakness was presented 02/07/2023. The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-44617 since 01/09/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploiting
Class: Allocation of resourcesCWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Patch: gitlab.freedesktop.org
Timeline
01/09/2023 🔍02/07/2023 🔍
02/07/2023 🔍
03/25/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-44617 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-44617
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220318
Entry
Created: 02/07/2023 08:07Updated: 03/25/2025 23:14
Changes: 02/07/2023 08:07 (36), 03/06/2023 07:46 (1), 03/06/2023 07:52 (11), 03/25/2025 23:14 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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