#VU102860 Buffer overflow in DCMTK - CVE-2024-47796

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#VU102860 Buffer overflow in DCMTK - CVE-2024-47796

Published: January 16, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU102860
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47796
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
DCMTK
Software vendor:
OFFIS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the nowindow functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted DICOM file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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