CVE-2026-22879

Published Jun 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkDICOMItem::FindDataElementOrInsert functionality of vtk-dicom (version(s): 9.5.2). A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

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Title Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in vtk-dicom vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement
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Description vtk vtk-dicom vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkDICOMItem::FindDataElementOrInsert functionality of vtk-dicom (version(s): 9.5.2). A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
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Metrics ssvc

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

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First Time appeared Vtk
Vtk vtk
Vendors & Products Vtk
Vtk vtk
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Title Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in vtk-dicom vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement
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Description vtk vtk-dicom vtkDICOMItem::NewDataElement heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-129
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Sep 23, 2026, 10:51 AM
Reserved
Feb 5, 2026, 8:01 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jun 25, 2026, 10:17 PM
Modified
Sep 23, 2026, 11:17 AM