CVE catalog
CVE-2022-23437
libxerces2-java: CVE-2022-23437
- Severity
- High · CVSS 7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 11.62% · Oct 22, 2026
There's a vulnerability within the Apache Xerces Java (XercesJ) XML parser when handling specially crafted XML document payloads. This causes, the XercesJ XML parser to wait in an infinite loop, which may sometimes consume system resources for prolonged duration. This vulnerability is present within XercesJ version 2.12.1 and the previous versions.
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | libxerces2-java | sid | 2.12.2-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libxerces2-java | forky | 2.12.2-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libxerces2-java | trixie | 2.12.2-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libxerces2-java | bookworm | 2.12.2-1 | fixed |
| Cpe | xerces-j | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | agile_engineering_data_management | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | agile_product_lifecycle_management | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | banking_deposits_and_lines_of_credit_servicing | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | banking_party_management | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | communications_asap | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | communications_element_manager | Not reported | 9.0 | fixed |
| Cpe | communications_session_report_manager | Not reported | 9.0 | fixed |
| Cpe | communications_session_route_manager | Not reported | 9.0 | fixed |
| Cpe | financial_services_analytical_applications_infrastructure | Not reported | 8.1.2.0 | fixed |
| Cpe | financial_services_behavior_detection_platform | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | financial_services_crime_and_compliance_management_studio | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | financial_services_enterprise_case_management | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise point of sale 11 sp3 | 2.8.1-238.29.8.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 11 sp4-ltss | 2.8.1-238.29.8.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise module for basesystem 15 sp3 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-espos | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-ltss | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise real time 15 sp2 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 15 sp2-bcl | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 15 sp2-ltss | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp2 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | manager proxy 4.1 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | manager retail branch server 4.1 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | manager server 4.1 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | enterprise storage 7 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-espos | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-espos | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 15-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-bcl | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp1 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | enterprise storage 6 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Opensuse | xerces-j2 | leap 15.3 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | fixed |
| Opensuse | xerces-j2 | tumbleweed | 2.12.2-1.1 | fixed |
| Opensuse | xerces-j2 | leap 15.3 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | hpe helion openstack 8 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | openstack cloud 8 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | openstack cloud 9 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | openstack cloud crowbar 8 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | openstack cloud crowbar 9 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp4 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp5 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-bcl | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-ltss | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-bcl | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 12 sp4-ltss | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | fixed |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | libxerces2-java | source | sid | 2.12.2-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [1016975] |
| Debian | libxerces2-java | source | forky | 2.12.2-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [1016975] |
| Debian | libxerces2-java | source | trixie | 2.12.2-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [1016975] |
| Debian | libxerces2-java | source | bookworm | 2.12.2-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [1016975] |
| Cpe | communications_element_manager | cpe | Not reported | 9.0 | Not reported | NVD-CVE-2022-23437 | Not reported |
| Cpe | communications_session_report_manager | cpe | Not reported | 9.0 | Not reported | NVD-CVE-2022-23437 | Not reported |
| Cpe | communications_session_route_manager | cpe | Not reported | 9.0 | Not reported | NVD-CVE-2022-23437 | Not reported |
| Cpe | financial_services_analytical_applications_infrastructure | cpe | Not reported | 8.1.2.0 | Not reported | NVD-CVE-2022-23437 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise point of sale 11 sp3 | 2.8.1-238.29.8.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:14889-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 11 sp4-ltss | 2.8.1-238.29.8.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:14889-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise module for basesystem 15 sp3 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-espos | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-ltss | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise real time 15 sp2 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 15 sp2-bcl | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 15 sp2-ltss | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp2 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | manager proxy 4.1 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | manager retail branch server 4.1 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | manager server 4.1 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | enterprise storage 7 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-espos | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-espos | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 15-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-bcl | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-ltss | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp1 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | enterprise storage 6 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Opensuse | xerces-j2 | rpm | leap 15.3 | 2.11.0-4.3.1 | Not reported | OPENSUSE-SU-2022:0500-1 | Not reported |
| Opensuse | xerces-j2 | rpm | tumbleweed | 2.12.2-1.1 | Not reported | OPENSUSE-SU-2024:11845-1 | Not reported |
| Opensuse | xerces-j2 | rpm | leap 15.3 | 2.12.0-3.3.1 | Not reported | OPENSUSE-SU-2022:0503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | hpe helion openstack 8 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | openstack cloud 8 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | openstack cloud 9 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | openstack cloud crowbar 8 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | openstack cloud crowbar 9 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp4 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp5 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-bcl | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-ltss | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-bcl | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp4-ltss | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | xerces-j2 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 2.8.1-268.9.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1 | Not reported |
OpenFactory catalog packages
[openSUSE Tumbleweed]
- [xerces-j2-demo]Unknown
Source package: [xerces-j2]
Details (1)
2.12.2-5.5· noarch · tumbleweedUnknown · Fixed:
2.12.2-1.1Version impact unknown
dsa · xerces-j2 · opensuse · tumbleweed
- [xerces-j2-javadoc]Unknown
Source package: [xerces-j2]
Details (1)
2.12.2-5.5· noarch · tumbleweedUnknown · Fixed:
2.12.2-1.1Version impact unknown
dsa · xerces-j2 · opensuse · tumbleweed
- [xerces-j2]Fixed
Source package: [xerces-j2]
Details (1)
2.12.2-5.5· noarch · tumbleweedFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1.1dsa · xerces-j2 · opensuse · tumbleweed
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [libxerces2-java]Fixed
Details (2)
2.12.2-1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · bookworm; dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 12
2.12.2-1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · bookworm; dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 12
- [libxerces2-java-doc]Fixed
Source package: [libxerces2-java]
Details (2)
2.12.2-1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · bookworm; dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 12
2.12.2-1· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · bookworm; dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 12
[Debian 13 (Trixie)]
- [libxerces2-java]Fixed
Details (2)
2.12.2-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 13
2.12.2-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 13
- [libxerces2-java-doc]Fixed
Source package: [libxerces2-java]
Details (2)
2.12.2-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 13
2.12.2-1· all · trixieFixed · Fixed:
2.12.2-1dsa · libxerces2-java · debian · 13
Observed:
References
- [https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:4918]
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/opensuse-su-2026_10356-1.json]
- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23437]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23437]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2022:0500-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2022:0503-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2022:0542-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2022:14889-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/openSUSE-SU-2022:0500-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/openSUSE-SU-2022:0503-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/openSUSE-SU-2024:11845-1]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-23437]
- [https://wid.cert-bund.de/.well-known/csaf/white/2024/wid-sec-w-2024-3195.json]
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