Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetUID function in src-IL/src/il_dicom.c in DevIL 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DICOM file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | devil | 1.7.8-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | devil | 1.7.8-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | devil | 1.7.8-6 | — |
References
- FEDORA-2009-13255 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2009-13219 vendor-advisory
- 20091204 Secunia Research: DevIL DICOM "GetUID()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability mailing-list
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-51/
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/download.php?group_id=4470&atid=304470&file_id=353841&aid=2908728
- 37955 third-party-advisory
- 37507 third-party-advisory
- devil-getuid-bo(54547) vdb-entry
- 37207 vdb-entry
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2908728&group_id=4470&atid=304470