CVE-2022-44617: Input Validation
First published: Wed Jan 11 2023(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.org Libxpm | <3.5.15 | |
| redhat/libXpm | <3.5.15 | 3.5.15 |
| debian/libxpm | 1:3.5.12-1.1+deb11u1 1:3.5.12-1.1+deb12u1 1:3.5.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2160193
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxpm/-/commit/f80fa6ae47ad4a5beacb28
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxpm/-/merge_requests/9
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00021.html
- https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2023-January/003312.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-44617
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2161710
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxpm/-/commit/c5ab17bcc34914c0b0707d
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0384
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0380
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0383
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0379
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0378
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0381
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0382
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-44617
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/17/2
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxpm/-/commit/f80fa6ae47ad4a5beacb287c0030c9913b046643
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxpm/-/commit/c5ab17bcc34914c0b0707d2135dbebe9a367c5f0
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-44617
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-44617
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44617
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-44617
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44617?
CVE-2022-44617 is a vulnerability found in libXpm that can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) when processing a file with a width of 0 and a very large height.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44617?
CVE-2022-44617 has a severity rating of medium.
How can CVE-2022-44617 impact my application?
CVE-2022-44617 can lead to an infinite loop, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) in the application linked to the libXpm library.
How can I fix CVE-2022-44617?
To fix CVE-2022-44617, you should update the libXpm library to version 1:3.5.11-1ubuntu0.16.04.1+ or apply the recommended patches for other affected versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-44617?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-44617 on the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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