#VU81986 Stack-based buffer overflow in DICOM Viewer Pro - CVE-2023-35986

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81986

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35986

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DICOM Viewer Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Santesoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing DICOM files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow 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

DICOM Viewer Pro: 12.2.4

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-23-285-01

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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.