CVE-2020-36855

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: October 21, 2025 Modified: October 31, 2025

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in DCMTK up to 3.6.5. The affected element is the function parseQuota of the component dcmqrscp. The manipulation of the argument StorageQuota leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.6 is sufficient to fix this issue. The identifier of the patch is 0fef9f02e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://shimo.im/docs/rp3OMVMDPKtjn0km/
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329028
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Permissions Required VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.329028
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.673137
Source: cna@vuldb.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://shimo.im/docs/rp3OMVMDPKtjn0km/read
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
10th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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