CVE-2024-22373: fedora Buffer Overflow — Exploit

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000Codec::DecodeByStreamsCommon functionality of Mathieu Malaterre Grassroot DICOM 3.0.23. A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-119 Buffer Overflow

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
malaterre	grassroots_dicom	All
fedoraproject	fedora	All
fedoraproject	fedora	All
fedoraproject	fedora	All

References

Exploits

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

Other References

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/BZJ4IG7EXMSMPHTK5ZFASCW6MHSOVZOE/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/N5HXUKUJ7SG3TK456SGUWVZ4Z5D7JKOL/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WJA7QWWZWMY4AQFR35EA7S3CFVUTOQYG/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/BZJ4IG7EXMSMPHTK5ZFASCW6MHSOVZOE/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/N5HXUKUJ7SG3TK456SGUWVZ4Z5D7JKOL/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/WJA7QWWZWMY4AQFR35EA7S3CFVUTOQYG/ https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1935

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22373? +

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000Codec::DecodeByStreamsCommon functionality of Mathieu Malaterre Grassroot DICOM 3.0.23. A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22373? +

CVE-2024-22373 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22373? +

CVE-2024-22373 affects products from fedoraproject, malaterre, specifically: fedora, grassroots_dicom. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22373? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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