Dcmtk
CVE-2025-25472
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file.
AnalysisAI
A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Buffer Copy without Size Check vulnerability could allow attackers to overflow a buffer to corrupt adjacent memory.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Copy without Size Check (CWE-120), which allows attackers to overflow a buffer to corrupt adjacent memory. A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file. Affected products include: Offis Dcmtk, Debian Debian Linux.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Always validate buffer sizes before copy operations. Use bounded functions (strncpy, snprintf). Enable compiler protections.
Vendor StatusVendor
SUSE
Severity: Medium| 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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