CVE-2024-27628

Name: CVE-2024-27628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-28T19:15:05.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27628 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Offis	Dcmtk	3.6.8

References

https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/ec52e99e1e33fc39810560421c0833b02da567b3Patch
https://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1108Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/commit/ec52e99e1e33fc39810560421c0833b02da567b3Patch
https://support.dcmtk.org/redmine/issues/1108Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27628?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.

How severe is CVE-2024-27628?

CVE-2024-27628 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27628?

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