VDB-254170 · CVE-2024-24793 · TALOS-2024-1931

Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5 DICOM Element Parser parse_meta_element_create use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. This issue affects the function parse_meta_element_create of the component DICOM Element Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-24793. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. This vulnerability affects the function parse_meta_element_create of the component DICOM Element Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DICOM Element Parsing as implemented in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. A specially crafted DICOM file can cause premature freeing of memory that is used later. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker would need to induce the vulnerable application to process a malicious DICOM image.The Use-After-Free happens in the `parse_meta_element_create()` parsing the elements in the File Meta Information header.

The weakness was published 02/20/2024 as TALOS-2024-1931. The advisory is available at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-24793 since 01/30/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/13/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Imaging Data Commons

Name

libdicom

Version

1.0.5

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/30/2024 🔍
02/20/2024 +21 days 🔍
02/20/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/13/2025 +359 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2024-1931
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-24793 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-24793
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254170

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2024 13:24
Updated: 02/13/2025 01:35
Changes: 02/20/2024 13:24 (49), 02/13/2025 01:35 (27)
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