#VU102861 Buffer overflow in DCMTK - CVE-2024-52333

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102861

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2024-52333

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DCMTK
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

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 determineMinMax 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DCMTK: 3.6.8

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External links
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2121

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.