CVE-2024-23914

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 5.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use of Externally-Controlled Format String vulnerability in Merge DICOM Toolkit C/C++ on Windows.

When MC_Open_Association() function is used to open DICOM Association and gets DICOM Application Context Name with illegal characters, it might result in an unhandled exception.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

The issue is resolved in Merge DICOM Toolkit 5.18.0 release.


Vendor Workaround

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with a privileged position in the network. As a temporary solution, until a patch is released, it is highly recommended do not expose the vulnerable component inside an untrusted network.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-21344 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String vulnerability in Merge DICOM Toolkit C/C++ on Windows. When MC_Open_Association() function is used to open DICOM Association and gets DICOM Application Context Name with illegal characters, it might result in an unhandled exception.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Nozomi
Published
Updated
Aug 1, 2024, 11:13 PM
Reserved
Jan 23, 2024, 3:02 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 3, 2024, 9:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:13 AM