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CVE-2026-3650

7.5 · HIGH

A memory leak exists in the Grassroots DICOM library (GDCM).

Published Mar 26, 2026CWE-401EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2026-3650 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2026 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

A memory leak exists in the Grassroots DICOM library (GDCM). The bug occurs when parsing malformed DICOM files with non-standard VR types in file meta information. The vulnerability leads to vast memory allocations and resource depletion, triggering a denial-of-service condition. A maliciously crafted file can fill the heap in a single read operation without properly releasing it.

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/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-083-01.jsonRefsourceforge.net/projects/gdcm/CISAwww.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-083-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3650?

CVE-2026-3650 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-3650?

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-2026-3650?

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-2026-3650?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-3650 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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