CVE-2013-6825
First published: Tue Jun 10 2014(Updated: )
(1) movescu.cc and (2) storescp.cc in dcmnet/apps/, (3) dcmnet/libsrc/scp.cc, (4) dcmwlm/libsrc/wlmactmg.cc, (5) dcmprscp.cc and (6) dcmpsrcv.cc in dcmpstat/apps/, (7) dcmpstat/tests/msgserv.cc, and (8) dcmqrdb/apps/dcmqrscp.cc in DCMTK 3.6.1 and earlier does not check the return value of the setuid system call, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating a large number of processes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| DCMTK | <=3.6.1 | |
| DCMTK | =3.5.1 | |
| DCMTK | =3.5.2 | |
| DCMTK | =3.5.2a | |
| DCMTK | =3.5.3 | |
| DCMTK | =3.5.4 | |
| DCMTK | =3.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.dcmtk.org/web?p=dcmtk.git;a=blob;f=CHANGES.361
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126883/DCMTK-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/11
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58916
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532261/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67784
- http://git.dcmtk.org/web?p=dcmtk.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=CHANGES.361
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6825?
CVE-2013-6825 has a medium severity level due to potential privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6825?
To fix CVE-2013-6825, update to the latest version of DCMTK which includes patches for the vulnerabilities.
What versions are affected by CVE-2013-6825?
CVE-2013-6825 affects DCMTK versions 3.6.1 and earlier.
What does CVE-2013-6825 exploit?
CVE-2013-6825 exploits the failure to check the return value of setuid in specific DCMTK applications.
Is CVE-2013-6825 a public vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2013-6825 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability affecting certain DCMTK applications.
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