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CVE-2021-41690

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.59%

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CVE-2021-41690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly. The malloced memory for storing all file information are recorded in a global variable LST and are not freed properly. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly. The malloced memory for storing all file information are recorded in a global variable LST and are not freed properly. Sending specific requests to the dcmqrdb program can incur a memory leak. An attacker can use it to launch a DoS attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OffisDcmtk<= 3.6.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41690?
DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly. The malloced memory for storing all file information are recorded in a global variable LST and are not freed properly. Sending specific requests to the dcmqrdb program can incur a memory leak. An attacker can use it to launch a DoS attack.
How severe is CVE-2021-41690?
CVE-2021-41690 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41690?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST