CVE-2024-25569: Medium severity grassroots dicom vulnerability

Published Apr 25, 2024
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RAWCodec::DecodeBytes functionality of Mathieu Malaterre Grassroot DICOM 3.0.23. A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Mathieu Malaterre Grassroot DICOM
Malaterre Grassroots Dicom=3.0.23
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

Apr 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25569?

CVE-2024-25569 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to lead to out-of-bounds reads and possible exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25569?

To resolve CVE-2024-25569, it is recommended to update Grassroot DICOM to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Which versions of Grassroot DICOM are affected by CVE-2024-25569?

CVE-2024-25569 affects Grassroot DICOM version 3.0.23 and potentially earlier versions.

4

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-25569?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-25569 may allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions through crafting malicious DICOM files.

5

How can I mitigate risks associated with CVE-2024-25569?

To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2024-25569, do not open untrusted DICOM files and ensure Grassroot DICOM is kept updated.

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