#VU109795 Use-after-free in OsiriX MD - CVE-2025-27578

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109795

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27578

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OsiriX MD
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Pixmeo

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted DICOM file and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OsiriX MD: - - 14.0.1 2024-02-28

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-128-01
https://www.osirix-viewer.com/about/contact/
https://www.osirix-viewer.com/osirix/osirix-md/

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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.