Vulnerability identifier: #VU64631

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2119

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the service class provider (SCP). A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted HTTP request and write arbitrary files on the system, leading to remote code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-22-174-01
http://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1021

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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