CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2119: OFFIS DCMTK Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jun 24 2022(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/dcmtk<=3.6.5-1
3.6.7-9~deb12u1
3.6.8-6
DCMTK<3.6.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2119?

    CVE-2022-2119 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-2119?

    To fix CVE-2022-2119, upgrade OFFIS DCMTK to version 3.6.7 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2022-2119 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2022-2119 allows attackers to perform path traversal, enabling the writing of DICOM files to arbitrary directories.

  • Which versions of OFFIS DCMTK are affected by CVE-2022-2119?

    All versions of OFFIS DCMTK prior to 3.6.7 are affected by CVE-2022-2119.

  • Is CVE-2022-2119 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-2119 is exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to target vulnerable systems over a network.

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