CVE-2024-27628 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in DCMTK allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-27628?

CVE-2024-27628 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27628?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Offis Dcmtk.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27628?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2024-27628 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27628 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-27628, GHSA-4vfx-5jf7-gfhv, MGASA-2024-0380, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-27628.

Is CVE-2024-27628 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free