Memory Corruption in DCMTK's JPEG-LS Decoder Affects Remote Operations
CVE-2025-2357

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

DCMTK

Status
Dcmtk
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-2357?

A memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in the JPEG-LS Decoder component of DCMTK version 3.6.9, allowing remote attackers to exploit the system. Successful exploitation could lead to unexpected behavior, system instability, or unauthorized access. Users are urged to apply the necessary patch, identified as 3239a7915, to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Awareness of this issue is crucial for safeguarding systems that rely on DCMTK for medical image processing.

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Affected Version(s)

DCMTK 3.6.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-2357 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.299824
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299824
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.513692
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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