CVE-2025-53948: sante pacs server Double Free (CVSS 7.5)

Description

The Sante PACS Server allows a remote attacker to crash the main thread by sending a crafted HL7 message, causing a denial-of-service condition. The application would require a manual restart and no authentication is required.

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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-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
santesoft	sante_pacs_server	< 4.2.3

References

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-25-224-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53948? +

The Sante PACS Server allows a remote attacker to crash the main thread by sending a crafted HL7 message, causing a denial-of-service condition. The application would require a manual restart and no authentication is required. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-53948? +

CVE-2025-53948 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-2025-53948? +

CVE-2025-53948 affects products from santesoft, specifically: sante_pacs_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53948? +

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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