CVE-2022-2121

7.5 HIGH
Published: June 24, 2022 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

OFFIS DCMTK's (All versions prior to 3.6.7) has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability while processing DICOM files, which may result in a denial-of-service condition.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-174-01
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-174-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
23th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

offis