What is CVE-2022-2121?

CVE-2022-2121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-06-24.

How severe is CVE-2022-2121?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

NULL pointer dereference in Offis Dcmtk

CVE-2022-2121

OFFIS DCMTK's (All versions prior to 3.6.7) has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability while processing DICOM files, which may result in a denial-of-service condition.

EPSS: 0.001 (20.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Offis Dcmtk — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-476 — NULL Pointer Dereference

References

www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-174-01
[debian-lts-announce] 20240628 [SECURITY] [DLA 3847-1] dcmtk security update (mailing-list)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2121?: CVE-2022-2121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-06-24.
How severe is CVE-2022-2121?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.