CVE-2025-25475

dcmtk: NULL Pointer Dereference in DCMTK dcrleccd.cc Leading to DoS

Published Feb 18, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in the component /libsrc/dcrleccd.cc of DCMTK v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DICOM file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4227-1 dcmtk security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-4573 A NULL pointer dereference in the component /libsrc/dcrleccd.cc of DCMTK v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DICOM file.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Debian
Debian debian Linux
Offis
Offis dcmtk
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Debian
Debian debian Linux
Offis
Offis dcmtk
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title dcmtk: NULL Pointer Dereference in DCMTK dcrleccd.cc Leading to DoS
Weaknesses CWE-476
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A NULL pointer dereference in the component /libsrc/dcrleccd.cc of DCMTK v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DICOM file.
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2025, 7:45 PM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2025, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 18, 2025, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 18, 2025, 12:00 AM