CVE-2023-43786
published 2023-10-10CVE-2023-43786: A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system…
PriorityP419medium5.5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.46%
37.1th percentile
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
Affected
20 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | libx11 | < libx11 2:1.8.4-2+deb12u2 (bookworm) | libx11 2:1.8.4-2+deb12u2 (bookworm) |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| msrc | cbl2_libx11_1.8.7-1_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | — | — |
| x.org | libx11 | < 1.8.7 | 1.8.7 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.7.2-1+deb11u2 | 2:1.7.2-1+deb11u2 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.8.4-2+deb12u2 | 2:1.8.4-2+deb12u2 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.8.7-1 | 2:1.8.7-1 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.8.7-1 | 2:1.8.7-1 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.6.9-2ubuntu1.6 | 2:1.6.9-2ubuntu1.6 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.7.5-1ubuntu0.3 | 2:1.7.5-1ubuntu0.3 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.6.2-1ubuntu2.1+esm5 | 2:1.6.2-1ubuntu2.1+esm5 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.6.3-1ubuntu2.2+esm4 | 2:1.6.3-1ubuntu2.2+esm4 |
| x.org | libx11 | >= 0 < 2:1.6.4-3ubuntu0.4+esm2 | 2:1.6.4-3ubuntu0.4+esm2 |
| x.org | libxpm | >= 0 < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.20.04.2 | 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.20.04.2 |
| x.org | libxpm | >= 0 < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.22.04.2 | 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.22.04.2 |
| x.org | libxpm | >= 0 < 1:3.5.10-1ubuntu0.1+esm2 | 1:3.5.10-1ubuntu0.1+esm2 |
| x.org | libxpm | >= 0 < 1:3.5.11-1ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm2 | 1:3.5.11-1ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm2 |
| x.org | libxpm | >= 0 < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm1 | 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm1 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.5MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
osv5.5MEDIUM
vendor_ubuntu6.5MEDIUM
vendor_debian5.5MEDIUM
vendor_msrc5.5MEDIUM
vendor_redhat5.5MEDIUM
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Ubuntu
libXpm vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-10-23·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43789 [MEDIUM] libXpm vulnerabilities
Title: libXpm vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libXpm.
USN-6408-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in libXpm. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libXpm to
crash, leading to a deni
Ubuntu
libx11 vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-10-10·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] libx11 vulnerabilities
Title: libx11 vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libx11.
USN-6407-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in libx11. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Gregory James Duck discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain
keyboard symbols. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious X
server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libx11 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43785)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consum
Microsoft
Libx11: stack exhaustion from infinite recursion in putsubimage()
vendor_msrc·2023-10-10·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] CWE-835 Libx11: stack exhaustion from infinite recursion in putsubimage()
Libx11: stack exhaustion from infinite recursion in putsubimage()
FAQ: Is Azure Linux the only Microsoft product that includes this open-source library and is therefore potentially affected by this vulnerability?
One of the main benefits to our customers who choose to use the Azure Linux distro is the commitment to keep it up to date with the most recent and most secure versions of the open source libraries with which the distro is composed. Microsoft is committed to transparency in this work which is why we began publishing CSAF/VEX in October 2025. See this blog post for more information. If impact to additional products is identified, we will update the CVE to reflect this.
Mariner: Mariner
redhat: redhat
Customer Action Required: Yes
Remediation: CBL-Mariner Releases
Reference: h
Red Hat
libX11: stack exhaustion from infinite recursion in PutSubImage()
vendor_redhat·2023-10-04·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] CWE-400 libX11: stack exhaustion from infinite recursion in PutSubImage()
libX11: stack exhaustion from infinite recursion in PutSubImage()
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
Package: libX11 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6) - Out of support scope
Package: libX11 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7) - Out of support scope
Ubuntu
libXpm vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-10-03·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] libXpm vulnerabilities
Title: libXpm vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libXpm.
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libXpm to
crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43787)
Alan Coopersmith discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain
malformed XPM image files. If a user were tricked i
BSD
OpenBSD 7.2 Errata 039: SECURITY FIX
bsd_advisories·2023-10-03·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-43785 [MEDIUM] OpenBSD 7.2 Errata 039: SECURITY FIX
OpenBSD 7.2 Errata 039: SECURITY FIX
039: SECURITY FIX: October 3, 2023
All architectures Fix several input validation errors in libX11 and libXpm. CVE-2023-43785 CVE-2023-43786 CVE-2023-43787 CVE-2023-43788 CVE-2023-43789
Ubuntu
libx11 vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-10-03·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-43785 [MEDIUM] libx11 vulnerabilities
Title: libx11 vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libx11.
Gregory James Duck discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain
keyboard symbols. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious X
server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libx11 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43785)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a
BSD
OpenBSD 7.3 Errata 017: SECURITY FIX
bsd_advisories·2023-10-03·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-43785 [MEDIUM] OpenBSD 7.3 Errata 017: SECURITY FIX
OpenBSD 7.3 Errata 017: SECURITY FIX
017: SECURITY FIX: October 3, 2023
All architectures Fix several input validation errors in libX11 and libXpm. CVE-2023-43785 CVE-2023-43786 CVE-2023-43787 CVE-2023-43788 CVE-2023-43789
Debian
CVE-2023-43786: libx11 - A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubIma...
vendor_debian·2023·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-43786: libx11 - A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubIma...
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 2:1.8.4-2+deb12u2)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 2:1.7.2-1+deb11u2)
forky: resolved (fixed in 2:1.8.7-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 2:1.8.7-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 2:1.8.7-1)
GHSA
Liferay Portal exposes ERC which can lead to exploit the time response attack
ghsa·2025-09-09
CVE-2025-43786 [MEDIUM] CWE-203 Liferay Portal exposes ERC which can lead to exploit the time response attack
Liferay Portal exposes ERC which can lead to exploit the time response attack
Enumeration of ERC from object entry in Liferay Portal 7.4.0 through 7.4.3.128, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q3.0 through 2024.Q3.1, 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.13, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12, 2023.Q4.0 and 7.4 GA through update 92 allow attackers to determine existent ERC in the application by exploit the time response.
OSV
libxpm vulnerabilities
osv·2023-10-23·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] libxpm vulnerabilities
libxpm vulnerabilities
USN-6408-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in libXpm. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libXpm to
crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43
OSV
CVE-2023-43786: A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function
osv·2023-10-10·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-43786: A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
OSV
libx11 vulnerabilities
osv·2023-10-10·CVSS 5.5
[MEDIUM] libx11 vulnerabilities
libx11 vulnerabilities
USN-6407-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in libx11. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Gregory James Duck discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain
keyboard symbols. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious X
server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libx11 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43785)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yai
GHSA
GHSA-35w7-h3v9-8qw4: A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-10-10
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] CWE-400 GHSA-35w7-h3v9-8qw4: A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
OSV
libx11 vulnerabilities
osv·2023-10-03·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43785 [MEDIUM] libx11 vulnerabilities
libx11 vulnerabilities
Gregory James Duck discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain
keyboard symbols. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious X
server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libx11 to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43785)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libx11 incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could use
OSV
libxpm vulnerabilities
osv·2023-10-03·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2023-43786 [MEDIUM] libxpm vulnerabilities
libxpm vulnerabilities
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to consume
memory, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2023-43786)
Yair Mizrahi discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain malformed
XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted
XPM image file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libXpm to
crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2023-43787)
Alan Coopersmith discovered that libXpm incorrectly handled certain
malformed XPM image files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially
crafted XPM image file, a remote attack
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
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