CVE-2020-6152

Name: CVE-2020-6152
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T21:15:13.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6152 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A code execution vulnerability exists in the DICOM parse_dicom_meta_info functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.7. A specially crafted malformed file can cause an out-of-bounds write. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A code execution vulnerability exists in the DICOM parse_dicom_meta_info functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.7. A specially crafted malformed file can cause an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by providing a victim with a malicious DICOM file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Accusoft	Imagegear	19.7.0

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1096Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1096Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6152?

How severe is CVE-2020-6152?

CVE-2020-6152 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6152?

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Source: NVD / NIST