Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in OFFIS DCMTK Affects DcmQueryRetrieveIndexDatabaseHandle
CVE-2026-10194

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Offis

Status
Dcmtk
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-10194?

A vulnerability in the OFFIS DCMTK version 3.7.0 specifically impacts the DcmQueryRetrieveIndexDatabaseHandle component, allowing for a heap-based buffer overflow. This weakness may be exploited remotely through manipulation of the deleteOldestImages function in the dcmqrdb/libsrc/dcmqrdbi.cc file. A patch has been provided to address this issue, which is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of systems utilizing this software.

Affected Version(s)

DCMTK 3.7.0

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/367475
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367475/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10194
third-party-advisory

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:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

elp3pinill0
dapickle (VulDB User)
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