What is the severity of CVE-2025-27578?

CVE-2025-27578 has a high severity due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks resulting from memory corruption.

How does the use after free issue in CVE-2025-27578 occur?

The use after free issue in CVE-2025-27578 occurs when a specially crafted DICOM file is processed, leading to memory corruption.

How can I fix CVE-2025-27578?

To fix CVE-2025-27578, ensure that you update Pixmeo OsiriX MD to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-27578 enable?

CVE-2025-27578 can enable attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Is my version of Pixmeo OsiriX MD affected by CVE-2025-27578?

Yes, any version of Pixmeo OsiriX MD is potentially affected by CVE-2025-27578 due to the underlying use after free vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-27578

high

8.7

CWE

416

8/5/2025

CVE-2025-27578: Pixmeo OsiriX MD Use After Free

First published: Thu May 08 2025(Updated: )

Pixmeo OsiriX MD is vulnerable to a use after free scenario, which could allow an attacker to upload a crafted DICOM file and cause memory corruption leading to a denial-of-service condition.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Osirix MD

Remedy

Pixmeo recommends users to download the latest version of OsiriX MD https://www.osirix-viewer.com/osirix/osirix-md/ . For additional support regarding OsiriX MD, users should contact Pixmeo https://www.osirix-viewer.com/about/contact/ directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27578?
CVE-2025-27578 has a high severity due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks resulting from memory corruption.
How does the use after free issue in CVE-2025-27578 occur?
The use after free issue in CVE-2025-27578 occurs when a specially crafted DICOM file is processed, leading to memory corruption.
How can I fix CVE-2025-27578?
To fix CVE-2025-27578, ensure that you update Pixmeo OsiriX MD to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-27578 enable?
CVE-2025-27578 can enable attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.
Is my version of Pixmeo OsiriX MD affected by CVE-2025-27578?
Yes, any version of Pixmeo OsiriX MD is potentially affected by CVE-2025-27578 due to the underlying use after free vulnerability.

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