7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22100: MicroDicom DICOM Heap-based Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 01 2024(Updated: )

MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and prior are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DICOM Viewer. A user must open a malicious DCM file in order to exploit the vulnerability.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MicroDicom DICOM Viewer<2023.3 (Build 9342)
<2024.1

Remedy

MicroDicom has provided a fix and recommends users upgrade to 2024.1 https://www.microdicom.com/ . For additional assistance, contact MicroDicom https://www.microdicom.com/contacts.html  directly

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22100?

    CVE-2024-22100 has a high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-22100?

    To fix CVE-2024-22100, update MicroDicom DICOM Viewer to a version later than 2023.3 (Build 9342).

  • What versions of MicroDicom DICOM Viewer are affected by CVE-2024-22100?

    MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and prior are affected by CVE-2024-22100.

  • How can my system be exploited through CVE-2024-22100?

    CVE-2024-22100 can be exploited by opening a malicious DCM file in the affected versions of the DICOM Viewer.

  • Who should be concerned about CVE-2024-22100?

    Users of MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and earlier should be concerned about CVE-2024-22100.

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