#VU86862 Out-of-bounds read in DICOM Viewer Pro - CVE-2024-1453

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86862

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-2024-1453

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DICOM file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DICOM Viewer Pro: 14.0.3

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-058-01

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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.