CVE-2022-24055: Sante DICOM Viewer Pro GIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2022
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Sante DICOM Viewer Pro 11.8.7.0. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of GIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14972.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Sante DICOM Viewer Pro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of GIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Santesoft DICOM Viewer Pro=11.8.7
Sante DICOM Viewer Pro

Event History

Feb 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 20, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-24055.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24055?

The severity of CVE-2022-24055 is rated as medium (5.5).

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-24055?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-24055 by enticing the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-24055?

The software affected by CVE-2022-24055 is Sante DICOM Viewer Pro version 11.8.7.0.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-24055?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-24055.

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