Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parsePresentationContext function in storescp in DICOM dcmtk-3.6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a long string sent to TCP port 4242.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Dicom | Dcmtk | <= 3.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140191/DCMTK-storescp-DICOM-storage-C-STOREExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3749Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/18/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94951Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5384.phpExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1405919Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140191/DCMTK-storescp-DICOM-storage-C-STOREExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3749Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/18/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94951Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5384.phpExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1405919Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8979?
CVE-2015-8979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the parsePresentationContext function in storescp in DICOM dcmtk-3.6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a long s...
How severe is CVE-2015-8979?
CVE-2015-8979 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Dicom Dcmtk.