CVE-2022-24063 Memory corruption in DICOM Viewer Pro

High 7.8 Published 18 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious JP2 files in Sante DICOM Viewer Pro due to improper input validation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-24063?

CVE-2022-24063 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sante DICOM Viewer Pro, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sante DICOM Viewer Pro 13.2.0.21165. 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 JP2 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15105.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24063?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Santesoft Dicom Viewer Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24063?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24063 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-24063 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24063 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6g38-9g4f-v632.