CVE-2025-2357 DCMTK dcmjpls JPEG-LS Decoder memory corruption
Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in the DCMTK JPEG-LS decoder, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-2357?
CVE-2025-2357 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in DCMTK, published on 17 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in DCMTK 3.6.9. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component dcmjpls JPEG-LS Decoder. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 3239a7915. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2357?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
dcmtk openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 3.6.9-3.1 |
Products include Offis Dcmtk.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2357?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-2357 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2357 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in DCMTK
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2357, GHSA-vwr6-5rc9-p4cw, MGASA-2025-0117, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-2357, openSUSE-SU-2025:14901-1.