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CVE-2026-94287

libXpm: libXpm: Denial of Service via unsigned integer underflow

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 28, 2026

Updated · September 29, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libXpm. An unsigned integer underflow vulnerability exists in the library's write path when processing image data. A local attacker could exploit this issue by convincing a user or application to process a specially crafted file, causing unbounded CPU and memory consumption that leads to a Denial of Service (DoS).

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-191 · Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)