CVE-2025-25472

Name: CVE-2025-25472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-18T23:15:10.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-25472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Offis	Dcmtk	3.6.9
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://git.dcmtk.org/?p=dcmtk.git;a=commit;h=410ffe2019b9db6a8f4036daac742a6f5e4d36c2Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25472?

A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file.

How severe is CVE-2025-25472?

CVE-2025-25472 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25472?

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