CVE-2024-28130: dcmtk — Exploit

Description

An incorrect type conversion vulnerability exists in the DVPSSoftcopyVOI_PList::createFromImage functionality of OFFIS DCMTK 3.6.8. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-704 CWE-704

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
offis	dcmtk	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1957 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1957

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00022.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00022.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00032.html https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1957

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28130? +

An incorrect type conversion vulnerability exists in the DVPSSoftcopyVOI_PList::createFromImage functionality of OFFIS DCMTK 3.6.8. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-28130? +

CVE-2024-28130 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28130? +

CVE-2024-28130 affects products from debian, offis, specifically: dcmtk, debian_linux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28130? +

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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