DCMTK 3.6.9 dcmjpls JPEG-LS Decoder memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in DCMTK 3.6.9. This affects an unknown function of the component dcmjpls JPEG-LS Decoder. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-2357. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in DCMTK 3.6.9. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component dcmjpls JPEG-LS Decoder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at support.dcmtk.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-2357. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at support.dcmtk.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240056 (TencentOS Server 4: dcmtk (TSSA-2025:0313)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 3239a7915 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at support.dcmtk.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (240056). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 240056
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 4: dcmtk (TSSA-2025:0313)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 3239a7915

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1155
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-2357 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299824
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2025 23:13
Updated: 06/23/2025 17:47
Changes: 03/15/2025 23:13 (58), 03/17/2025 04:07 (30), 06/17/2025 09:09 (2), 06/23/2025 17:47 (1)
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Submitter: 0x20z
Cache ID: 216::103

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