User Data Validation Vulnerability in Siemens Healthineers Syngo FastView

CVE-2021-40367

What is CVE-2021-40367?

A security vulnerability has been detected in Siemens Healthineers' Syngo FastView software due to inadequate validation of user-provided data during the processing of DICOM files. This issue can lead to an out-of-bounds write, allowing an attacker to overwrite memory and potentially execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Proper measures need to be taken to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, ensuring the integrity and security of DICOM file handling within medical imaging workflows.

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