CVE-2026-10194: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OFFIS DCMTK
A weakness has been identified in OFFIS DCMTK 3.7.0. This affects the function DcmQueryRetrieveIndexDatabaseHandle::deleteOldestImages of the file dcmqrdb/libsrc/dcmqrdbi.cc of the component dcmqrscp. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. This patch is called 0f78a4ef6f645ea5530166e445e5436a5de58e75. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-10194 affects OFFIS DCMTK 3.7.0 in the dcmqrscp component's function DcmQueryRetrieveIndexDatabaseHandle::deleteOldestImages. It is a heap-based buffer overflow that can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to memory corruption or other unintended behavior. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. A patch commit (0f78a4ef6f645ea5530166e445e5436a5de58e75) exists to remediate the issue, but no explicit vendor advisory or official patch release information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in a heap-based buffer overflow, which may cause application crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or disrupt service. The attack can be launched remotely with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The overall impact is rated medium severity based on the CVSS score of 5.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch commit has been identified to fix this vulnerability. However, the official vendor advisory or patch release status is not confirmed in the provided information. It is recommended to apply the patch referenced by commit 0f78a4ef6f645ea5530166e445e5436a5de58e75 once it is officially released by the vendor. Until then, monitor the vendor's official channels for updates and apply the patch promptly when available.
CVE-2026-10194: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OFFIS DCMTK
Description
A weakness has been identified in OFFIS DCMTK 3.7.0. This affects the function DcmQueryRetrieveIndexDatabaseHandle::deleteOldestImages of the file dcmqrdb/libsrc/dcmqrdbi.cc of the component dcmqrscp. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. This patch is called 0f78a4ef6f645ea5530166e445e5436a5de58e75. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-10194 affects OFFIS DCMTK 3.7.0 in the dcmqrscp component's function DcmQueryRetrieveIndexDatabaseHandle::deleteOldestImages. It is a heap-based buffer overflow that can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to memory corruption or other unintended behavior. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. A patch commit (0f78a4ef6f645ea5530166e445e5436a5de58e75) exists to remediate the issue, but no explicit vendor advisory or official patch release information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in a heap-based buffer overflow, which may cause application crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or disrupt service. The attack can be launched remotely with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The overall impact is rated medium severity based on the CVSS score of 5.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch commit has been identified to fix this vulnerability. However, the official vendor advisory or patch release status is not confirmed in the provided information. It is recommended to apply the patch referenced by commit 0f78a4ef6f645ea5530166e445e5436a5de58e75 once it is officially released by the vendor. Until then, monitor the vendor's official channels for updates and apply the patch promptly when available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-30T18:06:04.049Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1c6663e29bf47b5039abb6
Added to database: 05/31/2026, 16:48:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/07/2026, 20:27:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 109
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