vtk vtk-DICOM 9.5.2 NewDataElement array index

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in vtk vtk-DICOM 9.5.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement. The manipulation leads to array index. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-22879. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in vtk vtk-DICOM 9.5.2. This issue affects the function vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a array index vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

vtk vtk-dicom vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability

The advisory is shared at talosintelligence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-22879 since 02/05/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/26/2026).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-39582). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Array index
CWE: CWE-129 / 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

02/05/2026 CVE reserved
06/25/2026 +140 days VulDB entry created
06/26/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
06/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2026-2366
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-22879 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374069
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/26/2026 01:24
Updated: 06/26/2026 05:54
Changes: 06/26/2026 01:24 (62), 06/26/2026 05:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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