#VU89065 Heap-based buffer overflow in Grassroots DICOM - CVE-2024-22391

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89065

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22391

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Grassroots DICOM
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Mathieu Malaterre

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the LookupTable::SetLUT functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Grassroots DICOM: 3.0.23

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1924

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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.