#VU89066 Out-of-bounds write in Grassroots DICOM - CVE-2024-22373

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89066

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22373

CWE-ID: CWE-787

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the JPEG2000Codec::DecodeByStreamsCommon functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted DICOM file, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Grassroots DICOM: 3.0.23

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1935

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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.