Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkDICOMItem::FindDataElementOrInsert functionality of vtk-dicom (version(s): 9.5.2). A specially crafted DICOM file can lead to heap-based memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| vtk | vtk | 9.5.2 | — |
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 13 | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | vtk-dicom | No fix yet | — |