CVE-2022-24060: Sante DICOM Viewer Pro DCM 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 DCM files. Crafted data in a DCM file can trigger 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-15099.

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 DCM files. Crafted data in a DCM file can trigger 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 for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-24060.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is Sante DICOM Viewer Pro DCM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Sante DICOM Viewer Pro version 11.8.7.0.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who trick the user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is Medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

6

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update Sante DICOM Viewer Pro to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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