CVE-2026-17264 Medixant RadiAnt DICOM Out-of-bounds write
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious DICOM file with crafted JPEG data.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-17264?
CVE-2026-17264 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Medixant RadiAnt DICOM, published on 6 Aug 2026. 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
Opening a crafted DICOM file containing malicious JPEG-compressed pixel data triggers an attacker-controlled heap out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17264?
How do I fix CVE-2026-17264?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17264 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-2026-17264 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17264 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r83-wp58-872p.