CVE-2022-24059: Sante DICOM Viewer Pro DCM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2022
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 DCM files. Crafted data in a DCM file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process Was ZDI-CAN-15098.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 DCM files. Crafted data in a DCM file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute 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 for the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-24059.

2

What is the title of the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Sante DICOM Viewer Pro DCM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity rating of the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

The severity rating of the vulnerability is 7.8 (high).

4

How can remote attackers exploit the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Sante DICOM Viewer Pro 11.8.7.0.

5

What is the affected version of Sante DICOM Viewer Pro?

The affected version is 11.8.7.0.

6

Is user interaction required to exploit the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

7

Are there any references available for the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about the vulnerability at the following reference: [link](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-251/)

8

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for the Sante DICOM Viewer Pro vulnerability?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for the vulnerability is CWE-787.

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