OFFIS DCMTK up to 3.6.6 DICOM File null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OFFIS DCMTK up to 3.6.6 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component DICOM File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-2121. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OFFIS DCMTK up to 3.6.6. This affects an unknown part of the component DICOM File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

OFFIS DCMTK's (All versions prior to 3.6.7) has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability while processing DICOM files, which may result in a denial-of-service condition.

The weakness was disclosed 06/25/2022 as icsma-22-174-01. The advisory is shared at cisa.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-2121 since 06/17/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214857 (Debian dla-4038 : dcmtk - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.6.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (214857). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214857
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4038 : dcmtk - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DCMTK 3.6.7

Timelineinfo

06/17/2022 🔍
06/25/2022 +8 days 🔍
06/25/2022 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2025 +952 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: icsma-22-174-01
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2121 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2121
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202737

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2022 08:13
Updated: 02/01/2025 06:56
Changes: 06/25/2022 08:13 (51), 07/15/2022 09:04 (18), 06/28/2024 23:51 (17), 02/01/2025 06:56 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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