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CVE-2021-41688

7.5 · HIGH

DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly.

Published Jun 28, 2022CWE-415EPSS 1.79%

Overview

CVE-2021-41688 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly. The object in the program is free but its address is still used in other locations. Sending specific requests to the dcmqrdb program will incur a double free. An attacker can use it to launch a DoS attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/DCMTK/dcmtkGitHubgithub.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/a9697dfeb672b0b9412c00c7d36d801e27ec85cbReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00022.htmlGitHubgithub.com/DCMTK/dcmtkGitHubgithub.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/a9697dfeb672b0b9412c00c7d36d801e27ec85cbReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00022.htmlReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00032.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41688?

CVE-2021-41688 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-41688?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-41688?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-41688?

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