CVE-2025-5481
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Publication date: 2025-06-06

Last updated on: 2025-08-14

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
Sante DICOM Viewer Pro DCM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sante DICOM Viewer Pro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DCM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26168.
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Published
2025-06-06
Last Modified
2025-08-14
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2026-05-06
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2025-06-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
santesoft dicom_viewer_pro to 14.2.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability in Sante DICOM Viewer Pro occurs due to improper validation when parsing DCM files, which leads to an out-of-bounds write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. [1]


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services. [1]


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening untrusted or suspicious DCM files and do not visit untrusted or malicious webpages that could trigger the exploit. Ensure that user interaction with potentially malicious content is minimized. Monitor for updates or patches from the vendor for Sante DICOM Viewer Pro and apply them as soon as they become available. [1]


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