Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.
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 | dcmtk | 3.6.8-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | dcmtk | 3.6.8-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | dcmtk | 3.6.7-9~deb12u2 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
Show 5 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | dcmtk | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 | dcmtk | 3.6.9-bp156.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2025:0053-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | dcmtk | 3.6.8-5.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:14514-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | dcmtk | 3.6.9-bp156.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2025:0053-1 |
Advisories 2
- openSUSE-SU-2024:14514-1 dcmtk-3.6.8-5.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2025:0053-1 Security update for dcmtk SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026