Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DICOM Element Parsing as implemented in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. A specially crafted DICOM file can cause premature freeing of memory that is used later. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker would need to induce the vulnerable application to process a malicious DICOM image.The Use-After-Free happens in the `parse_meta_element_create()` parsing the elements in the File Meta Information header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nih | Libdicom | 1.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1931ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1931ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1931
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-24793?
CVE-2024-24793 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DICOM Element Parsing as implemented in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. A specially crafted DICOM file can cause premature freeing of memory that is u...
How severe is CVE-2024-24793?
CVE-2024-24793 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-24793?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nih Libdicom.