CVE-2022-44617: x.org libxpm Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesALPINE-CVE-2022-44617UBUNTU-CVE-2022-44617DEBIAN-CVE-2022-44617CGA-7c2f-g58p-x45hCGA-c8wg-x2xf-vjh2
Published 06-02-2023Last modified 25-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-44617 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in x.org libxpm. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.24%
0%100%
Low · -0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 13 · Related 6Timeline
- 06-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
7 scores · 7 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 7 agree
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · WolfiEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · ChainguardEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.01 pp
From 1.25% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-835Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
Affected systems
Ubuntu2 products
- libxpmAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 1:3.5.11-1ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm1 | < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.20.04.1 | < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.22.04.1
- motifAll versions (No fix recorded)
Alpine1 product
- libxpm< 3.5.15-r0
Chainguard1 product
- libxpm< 3.5.15-r0
Debian1 product
- libxpm< 1:3.5.12-1.1
Wolfi1 product
- libxpm< 3.5.15-r0
X.org1 product
- libxpm< 3.5.15
6 vendors · 7 products
