CVE-2022-43272: High severity dcmtk vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2022
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Updated

DCMTK v3.6.7 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the TASCAssociation object.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/dcmtk<=3.6.5-1
3.6.7-9~deb12u13.6.8-6
OFFIS DCMTK=3.6.7

Event History

Dec 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:11 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43272?

CVE-2022-43272 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on resource management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-43272?

To mitigate CVE-2022-43272, upgrade to DCMTK version 3.6.8 or apply the patch available in version 3.6.7-9~deb12u1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-43272?

CVE-2022-43272 affects systems running DCMTK version 3.6.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-43272?

CVE-2022-43272 is a memory leak vulnerability discovered in the T_ASC_Association object.

5

Is CVE-2022-43272 actively exploited?

As of the last update, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2022-43272 is actively exploited in the wild.

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