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Dcmtk CVE-2024-47796

HIGH
Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)
2025-01-13 talos-cna@cisco.com
8.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.4 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SUSE
HIGH
qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Nov 03, 2025 - 21:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2025 - 15:15 nvd
HIGH 8.4

DescriptionCVE.org

An improper array index validation vulnerability exists in the nowindow functionality of OFFIS DCMTK 3.6.8. A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

An improper array index validation vulnerability exists in the nowindow functionality of OFFIS DCMTK 3.6.8. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. An improper array index validation vulnerability exists in the nowindow functionality of OFFIS DCMTK 3.6.8. A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Affected products include: Offis Dcmtk.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: High
Product Status
SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 Fixed
openSUSE Leap 15.6 Fixed
openSUSE Tumbleweed Fixed
SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 Fixed

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CVE-2024-47796 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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